Press Releases

ACLU Opposes Maricopa County’s Attempt to Halt Reforms Before Reaching Compliance

After years of abuse, Maricopa County seeks to dismantle meaningful progress.

ACLU of Arizona Reacts to Phoenix City Council Passing Ordinance G-7467

Phoenix City Council passed Ordinance G-7467, criminalizing aid and healthcare outreach in parks.

ACLU of Arizona’s Statement on ICE’s Use of Force Against Protesters in Tucson

The incident has intensified scrutiny over ICE's escalating tactics and the treatment of community members and elected officials.

New Report Reveals Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Misled Public by Massively Inflating Costs of Court-Ordered Reforms

The records show that 72 percent of the costs MCSO billed to the County were unrelated to Ortega Melendres

Glendale City Council Moves to Repeal Unconstitutional, Harmful Panhandling Bans

The City of Glendale's decision to repeal their panhandling bans is a win for free speech and human dignity, made possible by legal challenge.

Lawsuit Filed to End Enforcement of Glendale’s Unconstitutional Panhandling Bans

Glendale’s ordinances ban a person from asking others for financial support in every publicly accessible location in the city, violating the First Amendment and punishing people experiencing homelessness and financial hardship.

ACLU of Arizona Sues Pima County Sheriff Over Failure to Provide Records

This follows multiple unfulfilled requests for records from the department for documents related to its contact with federal immigration officials.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Request Records on Phoenix PD Correspondences with ICE

Following trespassing threats against advocates and reporters outside of the U.S. Immigration Court in Phoenix, ACLU of Arizona and Our Thriving Arizona ask for transparency.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Health Care Providers File Lawsuit to Expand Abortion Access in Arizona

Lawsuit argues that several burdensome abortion restrictions, including a 24-hour waiting period, violate new state constitutional amendment.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom