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🌵Tucsonan | 📌 Communications Strategist @acluaz.bsky.social‬ | 🗣️ Español, English, and Português | Personal Account — views are my own

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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If you're ready to help protect our democracy, we need you with us! Sign up today as a Democracy Defender with the ACLU of AZ and we'll share opportunities for in person advocacy, poll monitoring, and more.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
There are steps you can take now to protect your right to vote: 1️⃣Register, update, or confirm your voter registration by Oct. 5 2️⃣Call the Election Protection hotline if you have concerns or problems while voting: 866-687-8683 3️⃣Share accurate voting info with your friends & family
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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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
G-7514 criminalizes those who are serving people in need. Show up to oppose the ordinance at tomorrow’s meeting or submit public comment on Agenda Item 49. phoenix.granicusideas.com/meetings/835...
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City of Phoenix, Arizona
Our platform enables companies and communities to create, share, and act upon ideas to drive innovation and make everything, and every day better.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This time, they’re adding a complicated permitting process and expanding restrictions to limit food distribution. www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
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Phoenix to widen controversial ordinance banning needle exchanges
Phoenix has retooled a controversial ordinance that now looks to ban groups from giving out food, as well as needles, to the unhoused at city parks.
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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 · 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
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
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 · 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 · 17/02/2026
Her remarks confirm what we already know: the SAVE Act and similar bills aim to weaponize baseless fears about immigrant communities to suppress voter turnout among citizens of color. Take action to stop these anti-voter bills from advancing. action.aclu.org/send-message...
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Stop Anti-Voter Bills Now
The SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, and MEGA Act could keep millions of eligible U.S. citizens from being able to vote. Urge Congress to reject these bills.
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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 · 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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Alex Gonzalez @alexandergonzalez.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
“Criminalizing sex work heightens violence and undermines the safety and autonomy of sex workers,” says ACLU spokesperson Alex Gonzalez. www.phoenixmag.com/2025/12/23/c...
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Cleanup on 27th
For more than 50 years, PHOENIX magazine's experienced writers, editors, and designers have captured all sides of the Valley with award-winning and insightful writing, and groundbreaking reporting and...
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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 · 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 · 12/12/2025
Council members will vote on an ordinance which would ban community groups from providing medical care, overdose prevention and harm reduction outreach in city parks— criminalizing people who help those in need. Contact City Council today and tell them to vote no! action.aclu.org/send-message...
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Stop the Ban on Harm Reduction Outreach in Phoenix Parks
Please take action!
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Deputizing county investigators under the federal 287(g) program invites racial profiling and the unfair targeting of immigrant communities. We strongly oppose the Pinal County Attorney’s Office decision to join this harmful program. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
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Pinal County Attorney's Office is now working with ICE. What to know
The Pinal County Attorney's Office will work with ICE in the investigation of violent crimes. What to know about their 287(g) agreement.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Read our statement on ICE's use of force against Tucson protestors. www.acluaz.org/press-releas...
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ACLU of Arizona’s Statement on ICE’s Use of Force Against Protesters in Tucson - ACLU of Arizona
The incident has intensified scrutiny over ICE's escalating tactics and the treatment of community members and elected officials.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Showering Tucson community members, journalists, and elected officials with pepper spray and tear gas during peaceful observation and protest is another example of ICE and Border Patrol's lawlessness—conduct that is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated anywhere. tucson.com/news/local/b...
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Feds raid Tucson restaurants in homeland security operation
Two Taco Giro locations were among Tucson restaurants raided Friday by Homeland Security Investigations, officials say.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Today is the last day to save 10% on your ACLU of Arizona merch order! Use code 'AZ10' at checkout and show your support for civil rights and liberties in our state. Shop now! www.bonfire.com/store/acluaz/
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Let’s be clear. Warrantless searches threaten due process, rights and liberties, as well as public trust. The law is simple: no warrant, no entry.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
A humanitarian group that helps migrants traverse Arizona borderlands says their aid camp was unlawfully entered by Border Patrol. azluminaria.org/2025/12/01/a...
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Aid group says Border Patrol entered Southern Arizona camp without warrant, arresting three - AZ Luminaria
No More Deaths says Border Patrol entered its Southern Arizona aid station without a warrant and arrested three people
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Border Patrol is using hidden cameras to secretly track drivers miles away from the border based on factors like where a driver starts their trip, where they’re headed, or which route they took. That should alarm all of us. apnews.com/article/immi...
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Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Deb Haaland is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and in 2021 made history as the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
As a border state, Arizona is all too familiar with Border Patrol’s long history of abusive practices. Their involvement across the country will result in more dangerous misconduct. www.aclu.org/news/immigra...
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Border Patrol Agents Replace Top Leadership at ICE
As immigration enforcement expands nationwide, Trump assigns top leadership to Border Patrol staff despite agency’s track record of abuse.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
'Tis the season to get cozy in your new favorite sweater and show your support for civil rights and liberties. 🗽 Shop our new collection today! www.bonfire.com/store/acluaz/
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Have questions about LGBTQ+ protections in Arizona? You’re not alone. Our new FAQ covers some of the most common questions about the rights of LGBTQ+ community members in our state — like bathroom access, discrimination at school or work, and more. www.acluaz.org/know-your-rights/lgbtq-rights/
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LGBTQ+ Rights - ACLU of Arizona
Get answers to frequently asked questions about bathroom access, discrimination at school or work, and more.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
ICE detention centers are known to violate people's basic rights, health, and dignity. And MTC has a disturbing track record for keeping people in dire conditions. Privately run or not, community members deserve transparency and the chance to voice concerns. azluminaria.org/2025/11/17/m...
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Few hurdles for ICE facility at former prison in Marana, emails show - AZ Luminaria
Documents reveal Marana officials told MTC the former state prison already had the zoning needed for an ICE detention center
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Trump's immigration agenda is putting lives at risk. As enforcement intensifies, detention conditions worsen. People like Yari Marquez aren't receiving the care they need. Advocates are standing up against this unjust system and calling for dignity for all. www.fox10phoenix.com/news/ailing-...
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Ailing migrant in Arizona detention prompts congressional visit, criticism
A migrant woman with leukemia, Arbella "Yari" Marquez, is reportedly suffering from severe medical neglect inside the Eloy Detention Center, prompting a visit and harsh criticism from Rep. Yassamin…
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
This weekend community orgs are hitting the road as they caravan through Phoenix, Tucson, and Sierra Vista to spotlight the critical issues veterans and their families are facing. To learn more and sign up visit the link: www.mobilize.us/honestarizon...
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The People's Deployment: Caravan (Full or Partial Route) · Honest Arizona
### Veteran Led, Backed by Families, Powered by Allies Join Worker Power, VetsForward, UNITE HERE Local 11, and partners for a Veterans Day weekend caravan from Tucson to Sierra Vista, then to…
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ACLU @aclu.org · 06/11/2025
BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to enforce its discriminatory passport policy while our lawsuit makes its way through the courts. This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
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Alex Gonzalez @alexandergonzalez.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
New Report Reveals Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Misled Public by Massively Inflating Costs of Court-Ordered Reforms www.acluaz.org/press-releas...
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New Report Reveals Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Misled Public by Massively Inflating Costs of Court-Ordered Reforms - ACLU of Arizona
The records show that 72 percent of the costs MCSO billed to the County were unrelated to Ortega Melendres
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Alex Gonzalez @alexandergonzalez.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Grab a snack and come learn why a free press isn't optional — it's foundational. youtu.be/reqp_4QXufA?...
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First Amendment 101: Freedom of the Press
YouTube video by ACLU of Arizona
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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...
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Glendale City Council Moves to Repeal Unconstitutional, Harmful Panhandling Bans - ACLU of Arizona
The City of Glendale's decision to repeal their panhandling bans is a win for free speech and human dignity, made possible by legal challenge.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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...
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First Amendment 101: An Introduction to the Five Freedoms
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: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom…
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
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
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The ICE Facility in Phoenix you probably didn’t know existed
Phoenix ICE detention facility at Mesa airport holds immigrants for extended periods without basic amenities
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
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...
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Does DACA protect recipients from deportation? The feds weigh in
There's a change in federal policy as the White House pushes to expand mass deportations.
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
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...
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