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As the leading civil rights organization in the Grand Canyon State, we at the ACLU of Arizona believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

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Jun 17, 2024

Fifty-Two Years of Fear and Failure: The War on Drugs

Criminal Justice Reform
June 17 marks the 52nd anniversary of America’s War on Drugs, a governmental effort that significantly heightened the penalties for those who sell drugs and those who use them. Heavy criminalization fractured...
By Katelynn Contreras
June 17 marks the 52nd anniversary of America’s War on Drugs, a governmental effort that significantly heightened the penalties for those who sell drugs and those who use them. Heavy criminalization fractured...
By Katelynn Contreras
Image of jail cell with a green monochromatic overlay.
Image of jail cell with a green monochromatic overlay.
Apr 26, 2024

Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests

Free Speech
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.
A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.
Feb 13, 2024

Border Patrol’s Abusive Practice of Taking Migrants’ Property Needs to End

Immigrants' Rights
A new report details Border Patrol’s cruel and unnecessary confiscation and destruction of migrants’ belongings, including medicines, legal documents, and religious objects.
By Noah Schramm
A new report details Border Patrol’s cruel and unnecessary confiscation and destruction of migrants’ belongings, including medicines, legal documents, and religious objects.
By Noah Schramm
A man and woman with baggage at the border.
A man and woman with baggage at the border.
Nov 17, 2023

How to talk about the Abortion Access Act this holiday season

Reproductive Freedom
The landscape of abortion rights is at a critical juncture, especially in Arizona. Voters can turn the tide by getting the Abortion Access Act on the 2024 ballot. Here’s what you need to know about discussing...
The landscape of abortion rights is at a critical juncture, especially in Arizona. Voters can turn the tide by getting the Abortion Access Act on the 2024 ballot. Here’s what you need to know about discussing...
Let's talk about the Arizona Abortion Access Act this holiday season
Let's talk about the Arizona Abortion Access Act this holiday season
Nov 8, 2023

Arizona Lawmakers Can Support Safe and Equitable Drug Policy. Here’s How

Criminal Justice Reform

We must support safe and equitable drug policy this upcoming legislative session. Here are some key takeaways from the 2023 International Drug Policy Reform Conference to help us do so.

By Grace Hershey

We must support safe and equitable drug policy this upcoming legislative session. Here are some key takeaways from the 2023 International Drug Policy Reform Conference to help us do so.

By Grace Hershey
phoenix skyline
phoenix skyline
Jun 1, 2023

Reflections on the fight for equality

LGBTQ+ Rights
How I’m celebrating Pride month this year.
How I’m celebrating Pride month this year.
pride flags waving in the air
pride flags waving in the air