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

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.

Journalists Argue Against Puerto Rico's COVID-era “Fake News” Law in Federal Appeals Court

The law chilled journalists’ reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic and threatened press freedom in emergencies
Issue Areas: Free Speech

Judge Swain Lifts Stay on Lawsuits Against Government Officials in Their Personal Capacity Following Arguments by ACLU of Puerto Rico

Under the guise of the Puerto Rico debt restructuring process, current and former officials have avoided facing the law in civil rights violation lawsuits.