ACLU of Arizona

We might've lost our blue checkmark but we will never lose our will to fight for the civil rights and civil liberties of Arizonans! This account remains the only official Twitter account of the ACLU of Arizona—but you can also find us on Facebook and Instagram (ACLUofArizona)!

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. acluaz.org/press-releases…

We must reject attempts to criminalize speech and dissent, and oppose federal abuses of power.

Everyone, including elected officials like @SenAnaliseOrtiz, has the First Amendment right to report on public law enforcement activities and inform their communities of potential harms. azcentral.com/story/opinion/…

An empty Pima County prison is being eyed as a possible ICE detention center. 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

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.

We filed the case alongside Public Justice and the First Amendment Clinic at Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.

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 only unconstitutional, it’s wrong. acluaz.org/en/press-relea…

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. yourvalley.net/stories/gop-le…

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/rep…

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

When the Pima County Sheriff’s Dept. 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 concerns for the safety of immigrant communities. azluminaria.org/2025/07/09/pim…

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. calonews.com/arizona/how-lo…

A reminder for this Fourth of July and every other day of the year: Democracies do not function without dissent.

Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.

The bill is scheduled for a final vote in the U.S. House TOMORROW. Almost 2 million Arizonans rely on Medicaid for essential healthcare and services through AHCCCS. There’s nothing “beautiful” about this bill. Arizona members of Congress must vote NO. tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report…

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. tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report…

“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. azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

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. acluaz.org/en/know-your-r…

We’re honored to be fighting to enforce Arizona’s new state constitutional protections for abortion on behalf of Dr. Paul A. Isaacson, M.D., Dr. William Richardson, M.D., and the @ArizonaMedicine alongside the @ACLU and @ACLUaz. Read our statement here: reproductiverights.org/health-care-pr…