News & Commentary

In the second and final installment of “Fifty-two years of fear and failure," we detail the impacts of a state-based war on drugs and propose a way forward.

The ACLU of Arizona urges a NO vote on Proposition 312, which would allow counties, cities, and towns to further criminalize homelessness.

June 17 marks the 52nd anniversary of America’s War on Drugs, a governmental effort that significantly heightened the penalties for those who sell drugs and those who use them. Heavy criminalization fractured families and communities – doing nothing to stop substance use.

We must support safe and equitable drug policy this upcoming legislative session. Here are some key takeaways from the 2023 International Drug Policy Reform Conference to help us do so.

The ACLU of Arizona and Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. are pleased to announce a collaboration to encourage voter turnout in Maricopa County.

For years the state has permitted medical neglect and cruel treatment of people in solitary confinement, despite a settlement.

For years, advocates and organizations on the ground have been speaking out against the lies and violence done at the hands of local law enforcement. The Phoenix Police Department abusing their authority is nothing new, but why has the DOJ decided to get involved now?

You read that right: even though taxpayers give DOC $1.1 billion dollars a year to operate, incarcerated people have been forced to buy their own hygiene products.

In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, we’re suing Maricopa County prosecutors to stop them from retaliating against people who assert their rights during plea bargaining.