ACLU of Arizona

The ACLU of Arizona works to protect LGBTQ+ rights and civil liberties across the state.

Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights and Civil Liberties Across Arizona

The ACLU of Arizona works to protect the rights, liberties and dignity of people across the state, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning Arizonans.

For LGBTQ+ people and families, civil rights protections can affect everyday life: fair treatment at school, safety at work, access to housing, respectful public accommodations, equal treatment by government agencies and the ability to live openly with dignity. The ACLU of Arizona’s LGBTQ+ Rights work focuses on defending those protections and challenging discrimination when people’s rights are threatened.

LGBTQ+ Rights Advocacy in Arizona

The ACLU of Arizona works on issues that affect LGBTQ+ people throughout the state, including discrimination, school rights, government treatment, public accommodations and equal rights for same-sex couples and their families.

Their LGBTQ+ Rights resources also highlight the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth, including students who experience discrimination at school, students seeking to form Gender and Sexuality Alliance or Gay Straight Alliance clubs, and transgender students whose dignity, privacy and safety may be threatened by harmful policies.

When This Resource May Be Helpful

The ACLU of Arizona may be a useful resource for people who want to learn more about LGBTQ+ civil rights in Arizona or who believe their rights may have been violated.

Examples may include concerns involving:

LGBTQ+ discrimination by government agencies
Discrimination at school
Barriers faced by LGBTQ+ students or student groups
Anti-LGBTQ+ policies affecting transgender youth
Discrimination in housing, employment or public accommodations
Broader civil rights and civil liberties issues affecting LGBTQ+ people in Arizona

The ACLU of Arizona also encourages people to share stories of discrimination. These stories can help show how the lack of legal protections affects LGBTQ+ people in daily life.

Important Note About Legal Help

The ACLU of Arizona is not a general legal aid organization and does not provide immediate or emergency services. Requests for assistance must be submitted through their official process.

If you are seeking help, review the ACLU of Arizona’s “Ask For Help” information carefully before submitting a complaint or request for assistance.

Learn More

Visit the ACLU of Arizona’s LGBTQ+ Rights page to learn more about their work, current resources, and ways to take action in support of LGBTQ+ rights across Arizona.