Immigrants' Rights

Although it has been seven years since SB 1070 was passed by the Legislature and Joe Arpaio no longer serves as Maricopa County Sheriff, Arizonans continue to experience discrimination, hostility, and civil rights violations due to perceived immigration status.

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Although it has been more than a decade since SB 1070 was passed by the Legislature and Joe Arpaio no longer serves as Maricopa County Sheriff, Arizonans continue to experience discrimination, hostility, and civil rights violations due to perceived immigration status. As a result, protecting immigrants’ rights remains a critical issue for the ACLU of Arizona.

Customs and Border Protection overstep their legal authority along the northern and southern borders every day. To learn about how partner organizations have joined forces to hold CBP officers accountable and demand greater transparency in their operations, visit HoldCBPAccountable.org.

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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.
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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
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Know Your Rights
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Know Your Rights Before, During, and After a Workplace Raid

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.
Court Case
Jul 18, 2016

Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC) v. Brewer

ADAC v Brewer challenged Governor Brewer’s executive order on behalf of ADAC, and individuals who are being denied Arizona driver’s licenses even though the federal government has authorized their presence in the country.
Court Case
Feb 11, 2015

ACLU of Arizona & ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties v. DHS

In December 2014, the ACLU filed a FOIA request with DHS, seeking any and all records pertaining to allegations of child abuse or other mistreatment. The agency failed to timely respond to the FOIA request. we filed a federal lawsuit to compel DHS to search for and turn over those documents.
Court Case
Jun 01, 2014

Puente Arizona v. Arpaio

In June 2014, the ACLU of Arizona, along with several co-counsels, filed a challenge to MCSO and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) enforcement of state laws passed by Arizona legislature in 2007 and 2008 that turn immigrants into felons for working to provide for their families.