Press Releases

Media Advisory Class Certification Hearing Set for Wednesday in Trump Protest Case

A class certification hearing is set for Wednesday in the federal lawsuit Puente v. Phoenix.

June 12, 2019

Arizona Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Extracts Are Lawful Under Medical Marijuana Act

PHOENIX—The Arizona Supreme Court today unanimously ruled that the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act “extends to manufactured marijuana products using extracted resin,” the position the ACLU of Arizona argued for before the justices.

May 28, 2019

ACLU of Arizona Sues Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery for Access to Public Records

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May 22, 2019

CONTACT: Analise Ortiz, aortiz@acluaz.org, 480-709-0503

May 22, 2019

ACLU of Arizona Files EEOC Charges on Behalf of McDonald’s Workers Alleging Sexual Harassment

PHOENIX—The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona has filed charges with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a Tucson mother and daughter, Maribel and Brittany Hoyos, who allege sexual harassment against McDonald’s.

May 21, 2019

Arizona Admits First Amendment Defeat with Passage of Revised Anti-Boycott Law

In a transparent attempt to avoid another free speech loss for Arizona in court, Gov. Doug Ducey today signed legislation, SB 1167, amending a 2016 law that requires government contractors to certify they are not participating in boycotts of Israel or Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

April 16, 2019

ACLU of Arizona Names New Policy Director to Lead Organization’s Work at Capitol

PHOENIX—Darrell Hill has been named the ACLU of Arizona’s policy director.

January 28, 2019