BREAKING: Glendale will no longer criminalize panhandling — a win for free speech and the rights of people experiencing poverty. But the reversal only came after we sued the city and forced the issue. It should never be a crime to ask for help. www.acluaz.org/press-releas...

Is flag burning legal? Can you criticize your school board without getting in trouble? In the second episode of our First Amendment series, we break down the freedom of speech: what it protects, what it doesn’t, and why context matters. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi14...

First Amendment 101 starts now. This is the first video in our series where we break down the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and explain the five core freedoms it protects. Watch and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQm1...

“They are rushing the hiring of these sensitive positions while gutting the institutions responsible for ensuring oversight,” said Policy Strategist Noah Schramm. “It’s a recipe for disaster.” bit.ly/45KDraJ

There is a short-term ICE detention center at the Phoenix-Mesa Airport. Arizona Mirror found that some immigrants are being held there for far longer periods of time than the facility was designed for with no access to beds or showers. Lawmakers must continue to push for oversight. bit.ly/4mNk1rQ

Our organizing team is seeking an intern! The Organizing Internship at the ACLU of Arizona provides individuals with an opportunity to actively work on community organizing and public education projects on a wide variety of issues. Learn more and apply here: www.acluaz.org/en/jobs/orga...

Thanks to those who participated in our Power and Purpose Training! Attendees learned how to organize in their communities, have conversations to move people to action, and build connections with those who are ready to rise to the moment. Join our Activist Network to get updates on future trainings!

We are hiring! The Philanthropy Associate is a key member of the Philanthropy Department, working closely with and supporting the team with donor data management, preparing research and reports, donor solicitation and gift acknowledgments. LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE: www.acluaz.org/en/jobs/phil...

A communications internship at the ACLU of Arizona offers students and recent grads hands-on experience with multimedia projects focused on immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, free speech, voting, reproductive freedom, and criminal justice reform. Apply here: www.acluaz.org/en/jobs/comm...

Our policy team is seeking an intern. Policy interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working and assisting in all aspects of our policy advocacy across a variety of civil rights and civil liberties issues. APPLY HERE: www.acluaz.org/en/jobs/poli...

Dreamers have lived, worked, and led in Arizona for decades. Ignoring their protection under the DACA program is a betrayal of trust and a violation of our values. www.azfamily.com/2025/08/16/d...

Targeting DACA recipients is a betrayal of trust and a violation of our values: fairness, due process, and equal protection. Dreamers have lived, worked, and led in Arizona for decades. We won't stop fighting for dignity and justice. www.abc15.com/news/local-n...

Informing one's community about public law enforcement activity is protected speech. Reporting an ICE sighting is the same as reporting a speed trap on the freeway – and speaking about both is a First Amendment right.

Join us for a town hall in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District on Saturday, August 16. Together, we’ll demand accountability from our elected leaders. RSVP at the link in our bio. act.aclu.org/a/phoenixtow...

Everyone, including elected officials like @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social, has the First Amendment right to report on public law enforcement activities and inform their communities of potential harms. www.azcentral.com/story/opinio...

An empty Pima County prison is being eyed as a possible ICE detention center — a move that raises serious concerns. Given ICE’s troubling track record of human rights abuses in detention, we’re calling for transparency, oversight and a halt to expanding a harmful system. bit.ly/40IMOVx

This lawsuit is about transparency and justice for people who fear the cruelty of Trump’s mass deportation agenda. If the sheriff maintains no collaboration with federal immigration authorities, then there should be no issue showing proof across all department records. tucson.com/news/local/g...

Alfredo Gutierrez, who played a critical role in the immigrants' rights movement in Arizona and was a powerful advocate on behalf of so many, passed away yesterday at 79. He leaves a long and fierce legacy for all of us to carry on.

BREAKING: We've sued to end enforcement of Glendale's panhandling bans, alleging that the ordinances violate the First Amendment. Criminalizing a person asking for help isn't just unconstitutional, it’s wrong. www.acluaz.org/en/press-rel...

BREAKING: Today, we filed a lawsuit on behalf of three Glendale residents alleging that the city’s panhandling bans violate their First Amendment rights. Asking for help shouldn’t be a crime, and federal courts have recognized anti-panhandling regulations as unconstitutional.

While state lawmakers try to defend harmful abortion restrictions, we remain unwavering in our commitment to defend access to care. Everyone deserves the freedom to make decisions about their own body and future. www.yourvalley.net/stories/gop-...

Update: we’ve sued for public records to hold the sheriff accountable.

Artificial intelligence is being used in ways that risk deepening discrimination and violating civil liberties, and the ACLU is calling for stronger oversight, transparency, and protections. azmirror.com/2025/07/15/r...

Several extreme bills that passed this legislative session were signed into law by Gov. Hobbs, including policies that impact First Amendment and LGBTQ+ rights. www.lookoutnews.org/policies-fav...

When the Pima County Sheriff’s Department was caught violating their own policy on tracking requests for assistance from ICE or Border Patrol, they got rid of it rather than taking accountability. This raises serious concerns for the safety of immigrant communities. azluminaria.org/2025/07/09/p...

The Monitoring Team appointed to assess the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office’s progress with the Melendres case wants to hear from you! Come to this community meeting to make your voice heard.

In response to workplace, home, and courthouse ICE raids in Arizona, organizations have launched rapid‑response and Know Your Rights training to advocate for immigrant families and keep our communities safe. www.calonews.com/arizona/how-...

The Monitoring Team appointed to assess the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office’s progress with the Melendres case wants to hear from you! ¡El Equipo de Supervisión designado para evualar el progreso de la oficina del alguacil del Condado Maricopa en el caso Melendres quiere saber tu opinión!

Since our nation’s founding, the fabric of American society has been woven with deeply racist policies systematically barring marginalized communities from accessing opportunities in jobs, education, and housing. The time is now to root out racism and build a future grounded in equity for all.

“Based on what we’ve seen in the last months, part of the strategy of this administration is to create a spectacle with enforcement to try to scare people. You are driving people out of public space in a way that is deeply unfair, and I think in some cases unconstitutional.” bit.ly/3HXI1Jm

Medicaid is a lifeline for Arizonans: AZ reps must vote no on cuts | Guest Opinion from Disability Rights Arizona and @acluaz.bsky.social www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/repo...

Almost 2 million Arizonans rely on Medicaid for essential healthcare and services through AHCCCS. There’s nothing “beautiful” about this horrific bill. Arizona members of congress must vote no. www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/repo...

“Having an action plan and knowing your rights during an immigration enforcement operation are the most effective preparations for a worksite raid by ICE.” Our immigrants’ rights policy strategist, Noah Schramm, explains how to prepare. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

If Phoenix PD assists ICE in any way, the public should know how and why the two agencies are engaging with each other. Arizonans deserve full transparency from law enforcement, especially with their constitutional rights at issue. www.acluaz.org/en/press-rel...

If you or someone you know has an upcoming immigration hearing, you may have serious concerns regarding recent reports about cases getting dismissed and ICE conducting arrests shortly after. Weighing the risk is a serious decision, but you have rights. www.acluaz.org/en/know-your...

The Trump administration has wasted no time exploiting their power to chill free speech on college campuses. We cannot allow Arizona to follow suit. Send a message to Governor Hobbs urging her to veto this unconstitutional bill. acluaz.org/hb2867-veto

Arizonans have long faced strict barriers to care that add unnecessary cost, stress, and burden for people who need abortions. Even with the passage of Prop 139, those laws remain on the books. Today, providers filed a lawsuit to challenge needless restrictions. www.acluaz.org/en/press-rel...

NEW: We're launching an effort with @aclu_nationwide to hold the Phoenix Police Department accountable. www.acluaz.org/en/press-rel...

In the last 100 days, we’ve witnessed countless attacks on our rights at the state and federal level – but we were made for this moment. Here's what we accomplished together with our supporters, and how you can join our efforts moving forward. www.acluaz.org/en/news/100-...

There is still time for you to take action. Urge Gov. Hobbs to use her veto pen to stop anti-immigrant legislation from becoming law! action.aclu.org/send-message...

Arizona law protects public and charter school students’ rights to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies as long. Learn about your rights and get self-advocacy resources at the link below! www.acluaz.org/en/know-your...

Our communications team is seeking a student or recent grad who is passionate about civil rights and wants to hone skills related to multi-media production, writing, and public relations. Learn more and apply! www.acluaz.org/en/jobs/comm...

Our organizing team is growing! Learn more and apply by May 11. The Democracy Defense Community Organizer will advance goals and priorities related to democracy and voting rights and strengthen the foundation for future election cycles. www.acluaz.org/en/jobs/comm...

Presidential power is not unlimited. It is bound by the Constitution and checked by Congress, the courts, and the will of the people. Join us in Arizona CD 6 to urge Rep. Juan Ciscomani to fight for our communities. RSVP to join us in Tucson on April 26! act.aclu.org/a/az-6-town-...

The ACLU of Arizona communications department is seeking an experienced, creative, and strategy-minded communications professional to join the team! Learn more and apply by May 11! www.acluaz.org/en/jobs/comm...

We're hiring! The Director of Philanthropy drives the financial growth of the ACLU of Arizona by leading a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the ACLU of Arizona’s current and future work. Applications are due by May 11! Learn more and apply: www.acluaz.org/en/jobs/dire...

Are you a passionate defender of civil rights and liberties? Join our team! The ACLU of Arizona is hiring a Director of Philanthropy, a Communications Strategist, and a Democracy Defense Community Organizer. Learn more about each position and apply by May 11. www.acluaz.org/en/about/car...

The Arizona legislature is advancing several bills that would force our state to comply with Trump's dangerous anti-immigrant agenda. These bills would use state resources to fuel the mass deportation machine. Take action now!

The SAVE Act isn't about safeguarding elections. It's about silencing voters. Tell Congress to vote no on this dangerous bill and protect our voting rights.

The growing number of visa revocations at Arizona universities is part of the Trump administration’s disturbing effort to silence dissent, target immigrants, and undermine the pillars of a free society. We condemn this blatant abuse of immigration authority.