2017 Legislative Wrap-Up
What just happened? ACLU of Arizona Policy Director Will Gaona breaks down the 2017 legislative session in Arizona.
Legislation
2017 Legislative Update – March 10, 2017
The start of the New Year also marks the start of a new legislative session in Arizona, as in many states around the country. The First Regular Session of Arizona’s 53rd Legislature opened on Monday, January 9th. So far, 1,144 bills, memorials, and resolutions have been introduced.
Solitary Confinement and Mental Health Reform
The ACLU of Arizona is taking an active role in reforming Arizona’s prison system. To do that in the most effective way, we are working through the Arizona State Legislator to pass reforms to solitary confinement and prisoners’ mental health care.
Reining in Civil Asset Forfeiture
For some unfortunate Americans stopped by municipal police, a routine traffic stop can turn into a costly confiscation of private property then used to fund local enforcement agencies.