Press Releases

ACLU of Arizona Reacts to Governor Hobbs’ Executive Order Ensuring Access to Gender-Affirming Healthcare

The ACLU, ACLU of Arizona, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP filed a lawsuit in 2019 challenging state healthcare exclusions.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights
Court Cases: Toomey v. Arizona

ACLU Seeks Contempt Order Against Phoenix over Recent Encampment Sweep

The ACLU is asking a judge to find the city of Phoenix in contempt of a court order that prohibits it from violating the constitutional rights of unhoused people during encampment sweeps. 

ACLU Amicus Supports Withdrawal of Arizona Death Warrant

The ACLU has submitted an amicus brief supporting the attorney general’s request to withdraw the death warrant of Aaron Gunches. 

ACLU of Arizona Responds to Pause in Executions

Arizona has effectively paused executions, pending a review of the state’s execution protocols and outstanding questions about the source and efficacy of its execution drugs.

Federal Judge Issues Sweeping Remedial Order to Arizona Prison Officials

The order describes detailed steps Arizona prison officials must take to bring conditions up to constitutional standards.
Issue Areas: Prisoners' Rights
Court Cases: Parsons v. Ryan

ACLU of Arizona Statement on Court Ruling that Prevents the City of Phoenix from Resuming Raids that Target the Unsheltered Community

Today’s ruling affirms the City must do more to protect the constitutional rights of the unsheltered community.

ACLU of Arizona Files Lawsuit to Stop City of Phoenix Raids that Displace and Criminalize Unsheltered People

The ACLU of Arizona, along with law firms Snell & Welmer, and Dickinson Wright, have filed a lawsuit against the city of Phoenix seeking an immediate stop to the unconstitutional raids the city subjects unhoused community members to.