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The ACLU of Arizona is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(4). Visit our site for info about the org & its affiliate, the ACLU Foundation of Arizona: acluaz.org

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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 4h
JUST NOW: Press conference outside Maricopa Board of Supervisors David Escobar with LUCHA calls on the Board of Supervisors and Recorder Heap to protect every voter, count every vote, and certify the election regardless of who wins
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 23h
The results of this investigation should come as no surprise -- Arizona has some of the strictest laws in the nation when it comes to ensuring that only eligible voters can vote. Those suggesting otherwise are trying to undermine trust & spread confusion.
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8 noncitizens voted in Maricopa County, investigation shows. What it means
​​The number of noncitizens who voted was too small to sway any election, according to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It is illegal for ICE agents, federal troops or armed federal law enforcement officers to be deployed to any polling place, period. www.kjzz.org/fronteras-de...
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ACLU of Arizona outlines laws against ICE at polling sites in a letter to state election officials
The group says that’s in response to comments from Trump administration officials like Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin — who told reporters earlier this month that ICE isn’t planning oper...
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Don't wait until the last second! Register or check your voter registration to make sure everything is up-to-date by visiting my.arizona.vote before October 5th.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hace unas horas, la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos le puso fin a una serie de restricciones temporales que impedían a los estados usar el Sistema de Verificación Sistémica de Extranjeros (conocido como el SAVE database en inglés) para verificar la ciudadanía de los votantes.
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La Corte Suprema permite por ahora que la administración Trump utilice la base de datos federal de elegibilidad de votantes renovada
La Corte Suprema permite a los estados reanudar el uso de una controvertida herramienta federal para verificar la elegibilidad de los votantes antes de las elecciones de noviembre.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A few hours ago, the Supreme Court ended a set of temporary restrictions that had blocked states from using the Systemic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database to verify voters' citizenship. Here's what you need to know.
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the November elections.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
¡El 5 de octubre es el último día para registrarse para votar en las elecciones generales de noviembre! Para toda la información que debe saber sobre sus derechos como votante, visite: www.acluaz.org/es/issues/de...
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
October 5 is the last day to register to vote in the General Election this November! For all of the information you should know about your right to vote, visit: www.acluaz.org/issues/votin...
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
150,000 Maricopa County voters recently received letters from the county asking if they'd moved — even though many had been at the same address for decades. If you received a letter like this and you haven’t moved, don’t panic! Confirm your voter registration at my.arizona.vote
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Thousands of Arizona voters received letters asking if they’d moved. Here’s why.
About 150,000 Arizona voters, most in Maricopa County, recently received notices from their recorder’s office asking “HAVE YOU MOVED?”
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
States and Congress have the power to make or change election laws under the Constitution — not the president. Litigation is ongoing to ensure that those limits are enforced by the courts. At this time, the midterms are proceeding as normal in Arizona. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
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Elections in Arizona continue as normal despite Supreme Court ruling
Nothing has changed for voters for now, Democratic Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said after the Supreme Court order on mail-in voting.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
“The purpose of Friends Across Borders is to send a message so loud that everybody hears what is really happening in this border. And that is that we are friends, we are united, and we love to be together.” azmirror.com/2026/08/21/a...
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At the border, a race that runs against the wall’s message of division
A binational race shows U.S.-Mexico border communities as places of connection, not the warzone politics depicts
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Congress is trying to legislation that would hand ICE and DHS the ability to track everyone in a mall or grocery store parking lot under the guise of "fighting shoplifting." Mass surveillance doesn't keep us safe. Tell your Senators to vote NO on CORCA. action.aclu.org/send-message...
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Don't Give DHS More Power to Spy on Us
Congress is trying to give DHS and ICE more power to spy on us, all disguised as a "shoplifting" bill: CORCA would let federal agencies track anyone shopping at stores in our neighborhoods. Mass surve...
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The last day to cure early ballot signatures for the 2026 Primary Election is July 26th at 5pm. Find more information here: www.acluaz.org/news/underst...
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Tomorrow is Primary Election Day! Get all of the information you should know about your rights at the polls on election day here: www.acluaz.org/issues/votin...
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
We filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the Florence Project challenging Section 5 of Prop. 314 — a provision that would make it a state crime for some immigrants to enter or remain in Arizona. Immigration enforcement is a federal power, not a state one. www.acluaz.org/press-releas...
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ACLU, Florence Project File Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional State Deportation Scheme in Arizona’s Proposition 314 - ACLU of Arizona
The ACLU, ACLU of Arizona, and the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project are seeking an emergency injunction to stop the previously deferred Section 5 of Proposition 314 from taking effect.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
As a DACA recipient, Karla Toledo was granted legal protection to live and work in the U.S., but that didn’t stop ICE from detaining her. Dreamers like her have long contributed to their community despite living in legal limbo.
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ICE detains DACA recipient Karla Toledo, drawing community outcry
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
“I think it’s important to remember that all of this is avoidable,” said Sarah Mehta, deputy director of government affairs for the ACLU’s Equality division. “People would take a safer journey and would come lawfully to the U.S. if those pathways were available.” www.calonews.com/arizona/colu...
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Column: As migrant deaths persist, volunteers shoulder the work
As migrant apprehensions remain at record lows, the death toll endures — pushing Humane Borders to continue preventing more loss in the Sonoran Desert.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Two weeks ago today, the Supreme Court destroyed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, paving the way for racial discrimination against voter of color 60 years after civil rights activists bled, marched, and mobilized for its passage. Here’s what Louisiana v. Callais means for Arizona.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Systemic failures have long denied women consistent access to basic menstrual products in Arizona prisons. This is simply not acceptable. We must continue to fight for adequate, humane healthcare for all people in Arizona’s prisons. cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2026/04/29/d...
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An Arizona House bill hopes to change how female inmates access menstrual products and healthcare, but it’s been unsuccessful
Experts on menstrual product policy for inmates express dissatisfaction over access to products in Arizona’s carceral system.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The Phoenix City Council passed Ordinance G-7514 yesterday, turning its back on its most vulnerable community members. The ordinance will cut off the sharing of food and vital medical care by implementing a capped permitting system. Read our full statement below. www.acluaz.org/press-releas...
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ACLU of Arizona Reacts to the Passage of Phoenix Ordinance G-7514 - ACLU of Arizona
Phoenix City Council passed Ordinance G-7514, cutting off vital food and medical care for Phoenix's most vulnerable.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Phoenix City Council will vote on Ordinance G-7514 tomorrow – the latest version of a troubling ordinance passed last year that severely restricts community groups from providing healthcare assistance to vulnerable community members in Phoenix parks.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Arizona voters' personal identifying information does not belong in the hands of the federal government. This ruling affirms that the DOJ’s attempt to obtain that information from our state is blatant overreach. azmirror.com/briefs/arizo...
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Arizona's voter database is not the DOJ's to demand, a Trump-appointed judge rules | Arizona Mirror
A Trump-appointed judge dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit for Arizona's voter database, the sixth federal court loss for the administration
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We applaud Attorney General Mayes for standing with Surprise residents and the immigrants who would be directly affected if plans for this warehouse proceed. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
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Arizona sues Trump administration to block ICE facility in Surprise
Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, had foreshadowed the lawsuit alleging ICE's plans in Surprise violate environmental and immigration laws.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
What Karla experienced during her detention in Eloy is part of a systemic pattern of dehumanizing practices in ICE detention facilities —including inhumane conditions, medical neglect, and harassment. www.lookoutnews.org/judge-orders...
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Judge Orders Release of Trans Migrant from AZ Facility
Held for weeks in a men’s unit at Eloy, she was denied hormone therapy and other medical care before a judge ordered her release.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Make double the impact today to help us meet our goal! Your donation on Arizona Gives Day will help us continue to show up at the capitol, in the courts, and on the streets to fight for an Arizona where all people can live with dignity and freedom. DONATE HERE: www.azgives.org/organization...
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Support ACLU of Arizona on Arizona Gives
The ACLU of Arizona advances equity and dismantles systemic injustice by taking legal action, influencing policy, and mobilizing our communities to protect the civil rights, liberties, and dignity of ...
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
When ICE agents tear apart our communities, we take to the streets. When the Trump administration tries to silence dissent, we just get louder. Find a No Kings protest near you. www.mobilize.us/nokings/?utm...
Black background with yellow text reads: "This is our country and we will show up for it." Center image shows a protest sign that reads: "Ice out of our city." Lower text below image reads: "Take to the streets, Saturday, March 28th, at a protest near you."
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The expansion of ICE into airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor, is wrong. The move will spread fear, confusion, and target travelers just trying to get where they're going. ICE's presence only adds unnecessary tension. Make sure you know your rights and have a plan. www.acluaz.org/know-your-ri...
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Immigrants: Know Your Rights - ACLU of Arizona
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them. Regardless of your immigration sta...
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Mr. Damas is the 10th person to die in immigration custody in 2026. ICE has a history of abusive conditions and medical neglect in immigration detention, and the rush to expand capacity has only made matters worse.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Lawmakers want Arizona voters to decide the fate of two cruel and discriminatory anti-trans ballot referrals. Contact your legislators and urge them to vote NO on SCR 1006 and HCR 2003. action.aclu.org/send-message...
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ATTACKS ON TRANS YOUTH DON'T BELONG ON THE BALLOT
Please take action!
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Unfettered access to ICE detention centers by lawmakers is essential for meaningful oversight. This week, a federal judge affirmed that principle, striking down DHS’ bogus one-week notice rule as a direct threat to accountability. www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
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New federal ruling overturns DHS memo barring unannounced congressional visits to ICE detention
This case dates back to last summer, when DHS first released a memo requiring lawmakers to give a week’s notice before visiting ICE facilities.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
“Many residents of Marana and communities across Arizona know what is at stake. They know detention centers come at a high cost. They tear families apart, fuel fear, and erode constitutional rights,” said Victoria López, executive director of the ACLU of Arizona. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
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Homeland Security documents confirm ICE facility coming to Marana
Recently published Homeland Security documents disclose plans for an ICE facility in Marana, Arizona.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
HB 2175 would give prosecutors broad discretion to determine whose political speech and affiliation is protected – and whose is not. Contact your lawmakers and urge them to vote NO. action.aclu.org/send-message...
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NO ON HB 2175: PROTECT POLITICAL VIEWPOINTS
Please take action!
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
HB 2136 is a clear attempt to label everyday Arizonans as terrorists if they criticize the actions of the Trump Administration or ICE. Urge house representatives to vote NO on this blatantly unconstitutional bill. www.azleg.gov/findmylegisl...
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Find My Legislator
Arizona Legislature
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Extremist lawmakers are once again targeting trans students, but this time they’re threatening to put their harmful attacks on the ballot. Let’s be clear: SCR1006 is outright discrimination, plain and simple. azmirror.com/2026/02/23/a...
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Arizona Republicans want voters to decide on trans bathroom ban after years of Hobbs vetoes
The Arizona Senate passed a ballot referral restricting transgender students bathroom access, plus bills targeting gender-affirming care
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Arizona’s detention centers are already plagued with serious injustices and abuse. Expanding them isn’t the answer. Surprise, Arizona residents have rightfully voiced opposition to a planned ICE detention center. www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
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Nearly 7K write opposing Surprise ICE center as Noem shares new details
People wrote to DHS to complain about plans for the 1,500-bed detention facility after Greg Stanton invites comment. Only Paul Gosar got answers.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
ICE is scanning license plates in parking lots — another escalation in Arizona's use of surveillance technology to expand immigration enforcement. This isn't about public safety. It is about the erosion of privacy through tracking, profiling, and intimidation. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
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ICE runs license plates at Home Depot to find people here illegally
The operation in west Phoenix resulted in at least one arrest: a man was accused of assaulting federal agents.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Learn how to amplify your voice at the Arizona Capitol through calls, meetings, social media, and the Request to Speak system. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/i0qxqqPzBEk
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How to Become a Community Advocate at the Arizona State Legislature
Learn how to amplify your voice at the Arizona Capitol through calls, meetings, social media, and the Request to Speak system. Your guide to effective advocacy starts here! Subscribe to our YouTube…
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
DHS Secretary Noem joined the chorus of Arizona election deniers to tout federal bills that would harm voters by ending mail-in voting, purging eligible voters from the rolls, and rendering most tribal IDs invalid as proof of citizenship. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
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Kristi Noem, under fire for immigration, pivots to elections in Arizona
President Donald Trump's allies have reprised the topic of election security ahead of the November 2026 midterms. Here's what Kristi Noem said.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Knowing how a bill becomes a law is an important foundation when advocating for change. Get a full breakdown of the process here. youtu.be/c76-3hMNJTo
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How an Arizona Bill Becomes Law
The process of turning an idea into a law in Arizona is structured, detailed, and includes multiple opportunities for public input. Understanding the legislative process is key for anyone interested…
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Detention sites are known for horrible conditions – with documented instances of abuse and abhorrent medical care that is leading to a record number of deaths. From Marana to Surprise, communities understand this and are firmly standing against ICE detention expansion in Arizona.
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More than 1,000 decry Surprise ICE center to powerless City Council
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security bought a 418,400-square-foot warehouse in Surprise for $70 million. ICE confirmed it will house 1,500 beds.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Voting must remain accessible, not bogged down by bureaucratic red tape. Contact your legislators and urge them to vote NO on HCR 2001 and SCR 1001. action.aclu.org/send-message...
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Learn more about your rights in the event of an ICE workplace raid by visiting the link below. Conozca más sobre sus derechos en caso de una redada de ICE en el lugar de trabajo visitando el enlace a continuación. www.acluaz.org/know-your-ri...
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Know Your Rights Before, During, and After a Workplace Raid - ACLU of Arizona
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Know your rights as an immigrant if you are approached by immigration agents during a workplace raid. This…
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
We the people have the power. Join us tonight at 6 pm MT/8 pm ET for a virtual training on how to exercise your right to document ICE abuses in your community. www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings
On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
People recently deported shared their experiences in ICE custody with ACLU of Arizona writer, Genesis Lara. She recently discussed findings with the Border Report. Watch now. youtu.be/l_TII-AnUmY?...
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| Border Report Live
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Curious about how Arizona's legislature shapes your daily life? Learn about the key players, processes, and power behind Arizona's state government. youtu.be/WD7JrukJjDQ?...
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The Arizona Legislature & How State Government Affects YOU
The Arizona State Legislature plays a critical role in shaping policies that directly impact Arizonans' daily lives. Here's a look at the Arizona state government, its responsibilities, and its…
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to advocating tirelessly for the justice and equality of Black Americans and resisting elected leaders’ deliberate abuse and neglect of our communities. MLK, Jr.'s words hold true nearly 60 years later: Now is when we must act to fight injustice.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
We filed a motion to intervene alongside Common Cause to challenge the DOJ’s demand for sensitive voter data. AZ voters shouldn’t have to sacrifice their privacy to satisfy a baseless federal request. www.acluaz.org/press-releas...
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Voting Rights Groups, Arizona Voters File Motion to Protect Privacy Against DOJ Overreach - ACLU of Arizona
Lawsuit challenges the Department of Justice's demand for sensitive voter data.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Peter Yazzie attempted to provide his ID, social security card, and even his birth certificate, but ICE disregarded it all and detained him for 4 hours. This is brazen racial profiling by an agency that is out of control and endangering our communities. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
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ICE agents detain Navajo man in Arizona, ignoring US, tribal IDs
Peter Yazzie was held for several hours in metro Phoenix, but there are reports of Native people detained in Minnesota and elsewhere.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Si ves algo, di algo. Reporta actividad de ICE en tu vecindario.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
If you see something, say something. Report ICE activity in your neighborhood.
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