Aclu Foundation of Arizona

Legal program - the Aclu Foundation of Arizona provides legal representation to persons whose civil liberties are threatened or violated. In fiscal year 2023, we maintained a docket of 14 active cases challenging violations by government. We filed 1 new case and sent 8 demand letters on government policies and/or actions that violated civil liberties. We were able to maintain our legal docket of cases thanks to the donated legal services of local attorneys totaling $977,787 during fiscal year 2022-2023. The Aclu Foundation of Arizona processed 884 complaints from community members seeking legal assistance from us.

Communications - through targeted communications, and traditional and online media, the Aclu of Arizona helps inform the public about pressing civil liberties issues. We use a variety of communications strategies to educate and raise awareness among our members, (which totaled 14,089 in 2023) and supporters, including drafting op-eds and letters to the editor and responding to civil liberties-related news items in the media the Aclu of Arizona had 107 mentions in the press; 384,527 social media hits and had 38,606 social media followers, and published over 14 blogs.

Organizing - through public education and community outreach, the Aclu Foundation of Arizona informs people about civil liberties and civil rights that are protected by the constitution and laws of the united states and Arizona. The organization hosted public education events, distributed legal handbooks, published issue reports, and conducted media interviews on pressing civil liberties issues affecting arizonans. The Aclu Foundation recruits, trains, and develops volunteer leaders. 39 volunteer leaders were recruited during fiscal year 2022-2023.