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.

The Latest

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Federal Court Allows Arizona’s Deportation Scheme to Temporarily Take Effect While Challenge to Prop. 314 Proceeds

A federal judge today denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Section 5 of Proposition (Prop.) 314, which would have prevented Arizona’s unconstitutional immigration law from being enforceable for 14 days.
Issue Areas: Border Rights, Immigrants' Rights
Press Release
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ACLU, Florence Project File Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional State Deportation Scheme in Arizona’s Proposition 314

The ACLU, ACLU of Arizona, and the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project are seeking an emergency injunction to stop the previously deferred Section 5 of Proposition 314 from taking effect.
Issue Areas: Border Rights, Immigrants' Rights
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ACLU, Proyecto Florence Presentan Demanda que Impugna el Esquema Inconstitucional de Deportación de la Proposición 314 de Arizona

La ACLU, la ACLU de Arizona y el Proyecto Florence de Derechos de Inmigrantes y Refugiados (FIRRP) están solicitando una orden judicial de emergencia para impedir que entre en vigor la Sección 5 de la Proposición 314, previamente aplazada.
Issue Areas: Border Rights, Immigrants' Rights
News & Commentary
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As Migrant Deaths Persist, Volunteers Shoulder the Work

As migrant apprehensions remain at record lows, the death toll endures – pushing Humane Borders to continue preventing more loss in the Sonoran Desert.

Cases, Campaigns & Legislation

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 1, 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.