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

National Civil Rights Organizations Document Disparities in FEMA’s Response in Puerto Rico in Amicus Brief Before Appeals Court in Boston

The evidence includes reduced direct assistance to households, a penalty against rural communities, and Puerto Rico’s exclusion from key risk assessment systems, as a new hurricane season approaches

Authorized statement on the passing of Attorney Wanda Valentín Custodio

Authorized statement by Annette Martínez Orabona, Executive Director of the ACLU of Puerto Rico, on the passing of Attorney Wanda Valentín Custodio

ACLU of Puerto Rico sues the Police over the killing of a war veteran

Daniel Maldonado Díaz was experiencing a mental health crisis when a police officer killed him with a shot to the chest during an intervention at his residence in Utuado

Authorized expressions upon the death of the Viequense leader Ismael Guadalupe

Authorized expressions of Annette Martínez Orabona, executive director of the ACLU of Puerto Rico, upon the death of the Viequense leader Ismael Guadalupe:

ACLU of Puerto Rico reiterates that measure to amend the definition of the maritime-terrestrial zone prioritizes private interests over the public interest

The organization stated during a public hearing that House Bill 25 is incompatible with the constitutional principle of conserving our natural resources
Issue Areas: Environmental Justice

ACLU of Puerto Rico denounces illegal collaboration between local police and federal immigration agencies during congressional hearing

The organization warned that municipal police officers have acted as de facto immigration agents, without legal authority and with serious consequences for immigrant communities

Authorized Statement: Alleged Scheme of Vote Coercion, Voter Control, and Electoral Manipulation Inside Prisons

Authorized statement by Annette Martínez Orabona, executive director of the ACLU of Puerto Rico, regarding an alleged scheme of vote coercion, voter control, and electoral manipulation inside Puerto Rico prisons.

Authorized statement: May 1 demonstration in the context of International Workers’ Day

Authorized statement from Annette Martínez Orabona, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Puerto Rico, regarding the May 1, 2026 demonstration in the context of International Workers’ Day:

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