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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man and woman test water quality in the desert

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As migrant apprehensions remain at record lows, the death toll endures – pushing Humane Borders to continue preventing more loss in the Sonoran Desert.
News & Commentary
man and woman test water quality in the desert

Mientras Persisten las Muertes de Migrantes, Voluntarios Sostienen la Labor Humanitaria

Aunque las detenciones de migrantes se mantienen en niveles históricamente bajos, el número de muertes persiste, lo que impulsa a Humane Borders a continuar previniendo más pérdidas de vidas en el Desierto de Sonora.
News & Commentary
The U.S.-Mexico Border wall in Yuma County, Arizona.

Notes from the Border: Yuma County

Known as the winter lettuce capitol of the world and a pitstop for politicians’ anti-immigrant stump speeches, Yuma County is much more than that – it’s a place I will always consider home. I recently returned to connect with community advocates.
News & Commentary
Hugo in Nogales

The ‘right way’ myth – when requests for legal status end in deportation

Immigrants pursuing legal status still face risk of expulsion – revealing how cost, complexities and discretionary power shape outcomes in the U.S.
Campaign
Nov 2021

Border Humanity Project

Campaign
May 2017

United Against SB 1070

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Jul 2016

Border Litigation Project

Campaign
Jul 2016

Changing The Maricopa County Sheriffs Office