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

Jun 25, 2025

Dominican Immigrant Illegally Detained in Cabo Rojo Released on Bond

The ACLU of Puerto Rico confirmed that the woman will be able to return to Puerto Rico, but warned that this is not the end of the process following the illegal detention and maintained that this case exemplifies that of other immigrants detained arbitrarily and discriminatorily.
Jun 19, 2025

Authorized statement by attorney Lolimar Escudero Rodríguez, Policy and Legislation Counsel at the ACLU of Puerto Rico, regarding House Bill 406, which seeks, among other purposes, to create the “Puerto Rico Police Act”

Authorized statement by attorney Lolimar Escudero Rodríguez, Policy and Legislation Counsel at the ACLU of Puerto Rico, regarding House Bill 406, which seeks, among other purposes, to create the “Puerto Rico Police Act”