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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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Sep 22, 2021

Accountability Now: Maricopa County’s Broken Criminal Justice System

For years, advocates and organizations on the ground have been speaking out against the lies and violence done at the hands of local law enforcement. The Phoenix Police Department abusing their authority is...

Aug 2, 2021

It's wrong to deport asylum seekers in the name of public health. We're suing to stop it

The Trump administration made unprecedented use of Title 42 to justify expelling migrants without due process. We're suing to stop the practice.

By Victoria López

The Trump administration made unprecedented use of Title 42 to justify expelling migrants without due process. We're suing to stop the practice.

By Victoria López

Jul 14, 2021

Wins, Progress, and Hard-Fought Losses: Recapping the 2021 Arizona Legislative Session

After a long and tough 170 days, the 2021 Arizona legislative session wrapped up on June 30, 2021.

By Darrell Hill

After a long and tough 170 days, the 2021 Arizona legislative session wrapped up on June 30, 2021.

By Darrell Hill

Jul 13, 2021

Win! Tampons and pads will be given to incarcerated people free of charge.

You read that right: even though taxpayers give DOC $1.1 billion dollars a year to operate, incarcerated people have been forced to buy their own hygiene products.

Jul 8, 2021

Coerced Out of Justice: How Prosecutors Abuse Their Power to Secure Guilty Pleas

In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, we’re suing Maricopa County prosecutors to stop them from retaliating against people who assert their rights during plea bargaining.

By Jared Keenan, Somil Trivedi

In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, we’re suing Maricopa County prosecutors to stop them from retaliating against people who assert their rights during plea bargaining.

By Jared Keenan, Somil Trivedi

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May 3, 2021

HB 2567 Makes it Harder to Hold Police Accountable. Gov. Ducey Must Veto It.

House Bill 2567 is a blatant attempt to prevent local communities from establishing systems of accountability and transparency in policing.

By Darrell Hill

House Bill 2567 is a blatant attempt to prevent local communities from establishing systems of accountability and transparency in policing.

By Darrell Hill