Press Releases

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.

ACLU to Invest $850,000 in Maricopa County Attorney Race

Today, the American Civil Liberties Union announced plans to invest $850,000 to educate voters about key civil liberties issues at stake in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Race. 

ACLU of Arizona Settles Public Records Lawsuit Against the Maricopa County Attorney's Office

After months of litigation, the ACLU and the ACLU of Arizona reached a successful settlement in a public records lawsuit against the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO).

Advocacy Groups Urge Governor Ducey to Protect Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities and the Healthcare Workers Who Care for Them

The ACLU of Arizona today sent a letter to Governor Ducey urging him to institute measures that will save the lives of individuals in nursing homes and other congregate settings, as well as the essential employees that care for them.

Racial Disparities Revealed in Maricopa County Prosecution Practices

The ACLU of Arizona released a report today revealing concerning patterns of racial disparities within the prosecution practices of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

ICYMI: Public Health Expert Urges Congress to Ensure Universal Access to Testing and Treatment

Immigration status shouldn’t be a death sentence, but if Congress doesn’t act soon, it will continue to be.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Sued as COVID-19 Cases Spike in County Jails

The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Arizona, and law firms Dechert LLP and Stinson, LLP filed a lawsuit today against Sheriff Paul Penzone and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office seeking the release of medically vulnerable people from county jails.

Immigrant Advocates File Second Lawsuit Asking Federal Court to Order Immediate Release of Detained Migrants Due to COVID-19 Risk

Immigrant advocates on Monday filed a second lawsuit in federal court, requesting the immediate release of 13 people who are at high risk for severe illness or death from COVID-19.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights