Press Releases

ACLU of Arizona Reacts to Anti- Civil Rights Measures Referred to the 2026 Ballot

After a robust effort by civil rights advocates to stop HCR 2001, HCR 2003, and HCR 2044, the Arizona legislature has bypassed the governor’s veto pen to send harmful ballot referrals to voters.

ACLU Files Lawsuit Against City of Phoenix for Police Transparency Violations

The lawsuit is part of a broader push to uncover police misconduct in cities across the country absent federal oversight.

ACLU of Arizona Reacts to the Passage of Phoenix Ordinance G-7514

Phoenix City Council passed Ordinance G-7514, cutting off vital food and medical care for Phoenix's most vulnerable.

ACLU of Arizona Seeks New Records about Pima County Sheriff's Collaboration with ICE, Border Patrol

This comes as the department has demonstrated reluctance to cooperate with additional requests, claiming that identifying more incidents would be burdensome and requesting exorbitant fees to comply.

Arizona Court Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions as Unconstitutional

Court rules that multiple Arizona abortion restrictions violate 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Arizona Advanced Practice Clinicians Challenge Laws Barring Them from Providing Abortion

The ban violates Arizona's constitutional protections for abortion access by preventing trained health care professionals from giving patients safe, time-sensitive care.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Voting Rights Groups, Arizona Voters File Motion to Protect Privacy Against DOJ Overreach

Lawsuit challenges the Department of Justice's demand for sensitive voter data.

ACLU Opposes Maricopa County’s Attempt to Halt Reforms Before Reaching Compliance

After years of abuse, Maricopa County seeks to dismantle meaningful progress.

ACLU of Arizona Reacts to Phoenix City Council Passing Ordinance G-7467

Phoenix City Council passed Ordinance G-7467, criminalizing aid and healthcare outreach in parks.