Disability Rights

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The ACLU of Arizona strives for an America free of discrimination against people with disabilities, where they are valued, integrated members of society with full access to education, homes, health care, jobs, and families.

Despite evidence the Americans With Disabilites Act works, people with disabilites are still treated as second class, shunned and segregated by physical barriers and social stereotypes. They are discriminated against in employment, schools, and housing, robbed of their personal autonomy, sometimes even hidden away and forgotten by the larger society. Ensuring equal access for those with disabilities is a core guiding principle of the ACLU of Arizona.

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2025 Legislative Recap

The Arizona legislature adjourned Sine Die on June 27, 2025. The ACLU of Arizona, our partners, and supporters responded to stop legislation that threatened civil rights and liberties. Together, we successfully made our state a better place to live for all Arizonans.
Press Release
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Federal Court Orders Legal Representation for Immigrant Detainees With Mental Disabilities

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Federal Court Orders Legal Representation for Immigrant Detainees With Mental Disabilities

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Immigrants with Mental Disabilities May Reopen Deportation Cases

Los Angeles, CA – Hundreds of immigrants with mental disabilities who were ordered deported after being forced to represent themselves in court may be able to return to the U.S. under terms of a settlement approved today in a landmark class action lawsuit.
Court Case
Oct 29, 2014

Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder

Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder is a class action lawsuit in the Central District of California brought on behalf of immigration detainees with mental disabilities in Arizona, California, and Washington.