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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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

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.

ASUNTO: Vista argumentativa ante el juez Anthony Cuevas Ramos en el caso de acceso a información pública presentado por la ACLU de Puerto Rico contra el secretario del Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP), Edwin González Montalvo.

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

ACLU of Puerto Rico Urges the Senate to Reject Senate Bill 63

The organization described the measure as “a dangerous step backward” for the right to access public information