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.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona today expressed its deep sorrow over the death of ACLU of Arizona co-founder Alice Bendheim, who died Saturday evening. Bendheim, who turned 90 years old on August 9th, became of a member of the ACLU in Arizona in 1954.
In 2018, we did a simple but radical thing: asked a prosecutor to tell us how their office runs.
Governor Ducey has repeatedly stated that his approach to this public health crisis will be informed by public health experts but actions speak louder than words.
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.