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.
Picture this: Someone in an office building lights a candle. Their colleagues get worried - there isn’t supposed to be fire in an office building, it could create bigger problems. Everyone leaves the office out of fear of the flame.
Problematic even before the pandemic devastated Arizona, participation in 287(g) agreements now carries deadly consequences for people in the jails, employees and people detained alike, as well as surrounding communities.
ICE's failure to decrease the number of people in their facilities has created a crisis akin to a tinderbox, ready to explode.
As we look to the future, the ACLU unites behind the profound fight that groups like Movement for Black Lives have been leading: the fight for a completely reimagined vision of the role, presence, and responsibilities of police in America.
Last week, I moderated a candidate townhall featuring candidates running for Maricopa County Attorney.
The best way to ensure our right to vote is protected and Arizonans don’t risk their lives while doing so is to mail every eligible voter a ballot.