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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.
Rather than provide mental health resources that can increase positive outcomes for students, Arizona has the worst student-to-counselor ratio in the nation: 758-to-1. That’s triple the recommended number.
The Arizona Supreme Court has a chance to address the way prosecutors use and abuse their power. The first step is holding Maricopa County prosecutor Juan Martinez accountable.
The 2019 Legislative session started out promising for criminal justice reform advocates. Several bills had broad, bipartisan support as both Republicans and Democrats recognize the growing need to address Arizona’s incarceration crisis.
Opinion: Senate Bill 1394 is a good start, but it doesn't do enough to bring accountability and transparency to Arizona's publicly funded charter schools.
Today, the Arizona Department of Corrections is holding a “Family Day” at the Douglas Prison. This is not a day for family members like me to come visit their loved ones serving time in prison.
This weekend, on March 16 and 17, Phoenix’s Civic Space Park will welcome the ACLU 100 Experience, a traveling interactive exhibition that celebrates our 100th anniversary. This historic milestone comes during a critical time for the ACLU here in Arizona and across the nation.
