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

Court of Appeals orders DTOP to disclose subpoena regarding the handover of information on thousands of immigrants

The appellate ruling in the ACLU of Puerto Rico’s case reaffirms the fundamental right of access to information and the public’s right to know how the transaction between the state agency and ICE occurred
Issue Areas: Immigrant Rights

Authorized statement regarding U.S. Army Reserve military exercises across Puerto Rico

Authorized statement regarding U.S. Army Reserve military exercises across Puerto Rico

Federal court issues order to show cause in case of Haitian immigrant detained on Christmas Eve

ACLU of Puerto Rico warned of the risk of deportation to Haiti and denounced the transfer to Alligator Alcatraz, an improvised facility with inhumane and unconstitutional conditions
Issue Areas: Immigrant Rights

ACLU of Puerto Rico files lawsuit to demand Albeto Pierre’s release and halt his transfer out of Puerto Rico

The Haitian immigrant was detained on Christmas Eve while accompanying his pregnant partner to a prenatal care appointment at a clinic in Barrio Obrero
Issue Areas: Immigrant Rights

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 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

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

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