News Updates

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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Mar 29, 2023

We’re Standing Up for Trans Youth: Here’s How You Can Join Us

LGBTQ+ Rights

With Transgender Day of Visibility happening on Friday, March 31, we’re thinking about the trans community and how we can advocate for a state that is inclusive and just for all.

With Transgender Day of Visibility happening on Friday, March 31, we’re thinking about the trans community and how we can advocate for a state that is inclusive and just for all.

Trans Rights are Human Rights
Trans Rights are Human Rights
Dec 19, 2022

Your Guide to Discussing the Right to Seek Asylum at the Dinner Table

Border Rights
The fight to protect the human and legal right to seek asylum in the U.S. is at a critical juncture. Here’s how to talk about it with friends and family.
The fight to protect the human and legal right to seek asylum in the U.S. is at a critical juncture. Here’s how to talk about it with friends and family.
A sign reading "Dignity for Migrants."
A sign reading "Dignity for Migrants."
Oct 4, 2022

The Price of Seeking Asylum – How CBP is Trashing Migrants’ Most Cherished and Essential Belongings

Immigrants' Rights
By working with partner organizations, the ACLU of Arizona has raised the alarm on how CBP agents are unlawfully forcing migrants to abandon their personal property at the border.
By Noah Schramm
By working with partner organizations, the ACLU of Arizona has raised the alarm on how CBP agents are unlawfully forcing migrants to abandon their personal property at the border.
By Noah Schramm
photo of southern border wall
photo of southern border wall
Sep 26, 2022

2022 ACLU of Arizona Voter Guide: Ballot Measures

Elections
Ballot initiatives and referendums — we break down which initiatives impact our civil rights on this year's ballot.
Ballot initiatives and referendums — we break down which initiatives impact our civil rights on this year's ballot.
Vote For Your Values
Vote For Your Values
Aug 23, 2022

Arizona's New Law Banning People from Recording Police Violates our First Amendment Rights

Free Speech
We’re suing to defend our First Amendment right to record police and hold law enforcement accountable.
We’re suing to defend our First Amendment right to record police and hold law enforcement accountable.
A protester records police in riot gear as they form a wall to push crowds of demonstrators in Portland, Ore., on June 30, 2020, in the wake the murder of George Floyd.
A protester records police in riot gear as they form a wall to push crowds of demonstrators in Portland, Ore., on June 30, 2020, in the wake the murder of George Floyd.
Aug 18, 2022

Abortion Rights at the Ballot Box

Elections
Arizona's elected officials hold the key to defending abortion access. Here are some races to watch this year.
Arizona's elected officials hold the key to defending abortion access. Here are some races to watch this year.
reproductive-rights-protesters-Arizona
reproductive-rights-protesters-Arizona