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
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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

Authorized statement regarding ICE/HSI agents’ operation in the Capetillo community in Río Piedras

Authorized statement regarding ICE/HSI agents’ operation in the Capetillo community in Río Piedras
Issue Areas: Immigrant Rights

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