Press Releases

Statement On The Announcement of Prisons Director Charles Ryan's Retirement

Arizona Department of Corrections Director Charles Ryan announced his retirement. Alessandra Soler, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, made the following statement.
Court Cases: Parsons v. Ryan

***Media Advisory*** Class Certification Hearing Set for Wednesday in Trump Protest Case

A class certification hearing is set for Wednesday in the federal lawsuit Puente v. Phoenix.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

Arizona Admits First Amendment Defeat with Passage of Revised Anti-Boycott Law

In a transparent attempt to avoid another free speech loss for Arizona in court, Gov. Doug Ducey today signed legislation, SB 1167, amending a 2016 law that requires government contractors to certify they are not participating in boycotts of Israel or Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Issue Areas: Free Speech