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

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

Judge Swain Lifts Stay on Lawsuits Against Government Officials in Their Personal Capacity Following Arguments by ACLU of Puerto Rico

Under the guise of the Puerto Rico debt restructuring process, current and former officials have avoided facing the law in civil rights violation lawsuits.

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.

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

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