Press Releases

Freedom of the press, protected by the First Amendment, is part of the fabric of our democracy. It serves as a vital check on government power and ensures the public’s right to make informed decisions. The ACLU of Puerto Rico supports the work of journalists, defends access to public information, and upholds the public’s right to know — because a free and independent press is essential to justice and accountability.

Media Requests:
David Cordero Mercado
Communications Director
dcordero@aclu.org
acluofpr@aclu.org

First Circuit blocks Fiscal Board’s attempt to shield officials sued for civil rights violations

In an ACLU of Puerto Rico case, the Fiscal Oversight Board had appealed an order by Judge Laura Taylor Swain clarifying that PROMESA does not protect current and former officials sued in their personal capacity.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

Supreme Court Again Denies DTOP’s Attempt to Keep Subpoena on Immigrants Hidden

For the second time, the Supreme Court’s determination in the ACLU of Puerto Rico case reaffirms the fundamental right of access to information and the people’s right to know how the exchange between the state agency and ICE took place
Court Cases: ACLU of PR v. DTOP

Supreme Court rejects DTOP petition: order to disclose subpoena on immigrant data remains in effect

The Supreme Court's determination in the case of the ACLU of Puerto Rico reaffirms the fundamental right of access to information and the people's right to know how the transaction between the state agency and ICE occurred
Court Cases: ACLU de PR v. DTOP

ACLU of Puerto Rico calls on the public and organizations to document violations of the right of access to information

The organization denounced Governor Jenniffer González Colón’s signing of Senate Bill 63, which restricts a constitutional right
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of Puerto Rico defends access to public information before the Court of Appeals

The organization responded to the Department of Justice and DTOP’s attempt to continue hiding the alleged subpoena related to immigrants
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of Puerto Rico calls on governor to veto bills that restrict access to information and put reproductive rights at risk

The organization also called on the public, community organizations, health professionals, journalists’ associations, and academic sectors to raise their voices and urge González Colón to exercise her veto power

Authorized statement regarding the House’s approval of Senate Bill 63

Authorized statement regarding the House’s approval of Senate Bill 63
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of Puerto Rico warns that Senate Bill 63 limits the constitutional right of access to public information

The organization opposed the measure during a public hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, while reminding lawmakers that government actions must always be governed by the principle of maximum disclosure and transparency
Issue Areas: Free Speech

Court Orders DTOP to Hand Over to ACLU of Puerto Rico the Subpoena Related to the Transfer of Immigrant Data to ICE

The organization argued that the alleged subpoena received by the agency is not protected by confidentiality and that there is a public interest in knowing precisely what information was requested and shared, as well as the process that led to the transfer.