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.
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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.
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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.
News & Commentary
man and woman test water quality in the desert

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


Campaign
Nov 2021

Border Humanity Project

Campaign
May 2017

United Against SB 1070

Campaign
Jul 2016

Border Litigation Project

Campaign
Jul 2016

Changing The Maricopa County Sheriffs Office