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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Yohana Oviedo, media coordinator of the Kino Border Initiative, and immigration attorney Marla Pacheco visit the government-run migrant shelter in Nogales, Sonora on Dec. 9.

Inside the System: Migrants Detail Harsh Realities of U.S. Custody

What immigrants endure in ICE detention is largely hidden from public view – until those who lived it speak up.
News & Commentary
Yohana Oviedo, media coordinator of the Kino Border Initiative, and immigration attorney Marla Pacheco visit the government-run migrant shelter in Nogales, Sonora on Dec. 9.

Dentro del sistema: migrantes relatan las duras condiciones bajo custodia en Estados Unidos

Lo que viven los inmigrantes en los centros de detención de ICE suele permanecer oculto al público, hasta que quienes lo experimentaron deciden contar su historia.
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ACLU of Arizona’s Statement on ICE’s Use of Force Against Protesters in Tucson

The incident has intensified scrutiny over ICE's escalating tactics and the treatment of community members and elected officials.
News & Commentary
Collage of people protesting outside of the Arizona State Capitol.

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.
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