Press Releases

ACLU, ACLU of Arizona File Federal Lawsuit Challenging the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Coercive Plea Policy

First-Of-Its-Kind Civil Rights Lawsuit Challenges Coercive Plea Bargaining Used to Punish Thousands of People for Exercising Constitutional Rights

ACLU Calls on Biden Administration to Shut Down ICE Detention Facilities

The ACLU sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas today calling for the closure of 39 Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Arizona Urges Veto of Anti-Abortion Bill

The ACLU of Arizona is urging Gov. Doug Ducey to veto SB 1457—a dangerous bill that will restrict access to abortion and criminalize doctors for providing necessary medical care.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

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.