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.

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David Cordero Mercado
Communications Director
dcordero@aclu.org
acluofpr@aclu.org

Dec 02, 2025

ACLU Foundation and ACLU of Puerto Rico file amicus brief in the First Circuit to defend the right of nonbinary people to accurate identity documents

The brief urges the court to recognize that Puerto Rico’s birth certificate policy discriminates against transgender people and must be evaluated under heightened scrutiny
Issue Areas: LGBTQ + Community Rights
Nov 19, 2025

ACLU of Puerto Rico asks Supreme Court to halt use of Law 54 against minors

The organization filed an amicus brief in a case before the highest court involving two teenagers, in which one of the parties has been prevented from attending school in person
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, LGBTQ + Community Rights
Jul 16, 2025

ACLU of Puerto Rico Urges Governor to Veto Senate Bill 350

In a letter addressed to Jenniffer González Colón, the organization noted that the measure creates two distinct categories of children: one that allows parents to authorize treatments if the child's identity aligns with their sex assigned at birth, and another that prohibits parents the same right if their child's identity is different.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ + Community Rights