News & Commentary

Oct 23, 2025

First Amendment 101: The Freedom to Petition and Assemble

Can you be arrested for holding a sign at a rally, marching with a crowd, or speaking out at a city council meeting?

By Angel Medina, Harrison Redmond

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Oct 16, 2025

First Amendment 101: The Freedom of Religion

What does the Constitution say about religion?

By Angel Medina, Katelynn Contreras

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Sep 26, 2025

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.

By Darrell Hill

Collage of people protesting outside of the Arizona State Capitol.
Sep 23, 2025

Border Communities Face New Risks Under Trump’s National Defense Areas

Vast swaths of public land are now treated as military bases, cutting off access, blurring the line between law enforcement and the military.

By Jonathan Blazer

U.S marines assist in securing the Southern Border in San Ysidro, California.
Sep 17, 2025

First Amendment 101: Freedom of the Press

Let’s talk about freedom of the press — what it is, why it matters, who it protects, and why it's under pressure once again.

By Angel Medina, Alex Gonzalez

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Sep 12, 2025

First Amendment 101: The Freedom of Speech

The First Amendment guarantees that “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech.” That means you have the right to express your opinions, even if they’re unpopular, controversial, or offensive. But there are some limits, and understanding those limits is crucial.

By Angel Medina, Katelynn Contreras

The second episode dives deep into free speech – what that term means, what types of speech are protected, and what are some of the landmark cases that defined it.
Sep 10, 2025

First Amendment 101: an Introduction to the Five Freedoms

The First Amendment, just 45 words long, is a powerful safeguard for your voice, your beliefs, and your right to protest, among other things.

By Angel Medina, Harrison Redmond

The first episode breaks down what the First Amendment says, what it protects, and how it shows up in our lives today.
May 01, 2025

100 Days of Hope and Action

We’re reflecting on the first 100 days of the Trump administration and Arizona’s legislative session. Here’s how the ACLU of Arizona and supporters like you have risen to confront unprecedented challenges.

By Victoria López, Angel Medina

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Apr 29, 2025

Protect People Not Power: CD 6 Town Hall Recap

The ACLU of Arizona was joined by speakers from Planned Parenthood Advocates Arizona, Disability Law Arizona, and Common Defense for a community town hall in Tucson.

Protect people, not power.