Press Releases

ACLU of Arizona Statement on SB 1456 Veto

Today, Governor Ducey vetoed SB 1456 - a harmful bill that discriminates against the LGBTQ community.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights

ACLU Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

A jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges in the murder of George Floyd.

ACLU of Arizona Comment on National Guard Deployment to Arizona Border

Today, Governor Doug Ducey announced that he is deploying the National Guard to the Arizona border. Below is a statement from Yvette Borja, border litigation attorney for the ACLU of Arizona.

ACLU of Arizona Executive Director, Alessandra Navidad, Announces Her Departure

After 15 years as the Executive Director for the ACLU of Arizona, Alessandra Navidad announced her departure from the civil rights organization. Navidad was the first Latina to serve as executive director for the organization.

ACLU Calls for Special Counsel to Investigate Federal Crimes by Trump and Associates

The Department of Justice has an obligation to investigate whether any of these actions constitute criminal violations of federal civil rights laws

ACLU of Arizona Statement on the Legalization of Marijuana Use in Arizona

We will work to ensure that prosecutors across the state uphold the will of Arizona voters and end the practice of saddling people with a felony conviction for simple marijuana possession.