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

Oct 01, 2025

ACLU of Puerto Rico Sues DTOP for Concealing Information Regarding Mass Transfer of Data on Approximately 6,000 Migrants to ICE

Demands immediate delivery of all documents related to the data handover, an action that has facilitated rights violations against immigrants in the archipelago.
Issue Areas: Free Speech, Immigrant Rights
Jul 29, 2025

Trump Administration Sued Over Stripping Immigrants' Right to Bond

ACLU and other advocates warned that if the new policy continues, tens of thousands of immigrants would be jailed indefinitely—for months or even years—while their immigration cases are considered.
Issue Areas: Immigrant Rights
Jul 18, 2025

Trump Administration Sued for Lack of Access to Legal Representation for Detainees at "Alligator Alcatraz"

Plaintiffs are represented by the ACLU and the organization Americans for Immigrant Justice.
Issue Areas: Immigrant 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