Katelynn Contreras

Katelynn Contreras

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Policy Strategist

Policy

Bio


Katelynn Contreras is a Policy Strategist at the ACLU of Arizona. Her work experience before joining ACLU includes working as a Program Coordinator where she tracked and analyzed policy at the state legislature and Paralegal for a personal injury law firm, as well as various internships with policy-based nonprofits in Arizona. Katelynn graduated from ASU with a Bachelor of Science in Public Service and Public Policy with a concentration in Law as well as a certificate in Paralegal Studies from the University of Arizona. During her time at ASU, Katelynn was an Undergraduate Research Assistant focusing on analyzing climate data across the United States. Katelynn graduated from American University with a Master’s in Public Administration and Policy. In her free time, Katelynn loves to spend time with her puppies, Gene and Tina, as well as trying new coffee shops around the valley and hiking.

Featured Work


News & Commentary
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  • Voting Rights and Elections

The Election Denier's Playbook, Part Two: The Birth of the Big Lie

Now more than five years in the past, you’d think the sham audit, the fake electors, and the “Big Lie” would feel like a distant fever dream. But 2020 and 2021 continue to cast a shadow on our politics today – and help provide a roadmap for what could be coming in 2026 and beyond.
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  • Voting Rights and Elections

The Election Denier's Playbook: Part One

President Trump, his administration, and his political co-conspirators in Arizona are preparing to undermine the 2026 election — but only if they don’t like the results. In our brand-new Election Denier's Playbook series, we'll review Arizona's history of election denial and give you the context and tools you need to defend your rights.

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ACLU of Arizona Reacts to Anti- Civil Rights Measures Referred to the 2026 Ballot

After a robust effort by civil rights advocates to stop HCR 2001, HCR 2003, and HCR 2044, the Arizona legislature has bypassed the governor’s veto pen to send harmful ballot referrals to voters.
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  • Voting Rights and Elections

ACLU of Arizona Urges Counties to Protect Voters from Threats of Federal Interference, ICE at Polling Places

Letter sent to county elections administrators explains that any presence of federal agents or troops at polls is prohibited by law