Press Releases

ACLU of Arizona Responds to Midterm Election Results

The following is a statement from the ACLU of Arizona in response to Arizona’s 2022 midterm election results:
Issue Areas: Elections

IN CONTEMPT OF COURT: A Federal Judge Finds Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone Has Failed to Comply with Court’s Second Order

Sheriff Penzone has failed to comply with court-ordered reforms stemming from the ACLU of Arizona’s 2008’s racial-profiling case against MCSO.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

In Huge First Amendment Win, Federal District Court Rules Criminal Defense Attorneys Have Free Speech Right to Contact Crime Victims

In a monumental victory for free speech, a federal judge has ruled that Arizona’s “Victim-Contact Prohibition” is unconstitutional.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

Legal Organizations Sue ICE for Illegally Preventing Attorneys from Communicating with Detained Immigrants in Four States

Several legal services organizations filed a lawsuit today against ICE for unlawfully preventing attorneys from communicating with immigrants.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU and ACLU of Arizona to Invest $700,000 in Arizona Secretary of State and Maricopa County Attorney Races

These critical midterm races will impact the civil rights and liberties of people across Arizona
Issue Areas: Elections

Lawsuit Filed to Restore Abortion Access in Arizona

Multiple, overlapping abortion bans have caused confusion and chaos, forcing Arizona providers to cease abortion services
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU of Arizona Reacts to Abortion Ban Ruling 

Today, a judge ruled that Arizona can enforce a near-total ban on abortions.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Federal Court Blocks Unconstitutional Police Recording Bill - ACLU of Arizona Reacts

Today, a federal judge blocked HB 2319, a law which makes it a crime to record police officers within eight feet of law enforcement activity.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of Arizona and ACLU Challenge Arizona’s Ban on Recording Police

The ACLU of Arizona and a group of 10 media organizations, filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona today challenging HB 2319, a law which makes it a crime to record police officers within eight feet of law enforcement activity.
Issue Areas: Free Speech