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Aaron Madrid Aksoz

Media and Engagement Strategist

ACLU

Bio

Aaron Madrid Aksoz is a Media and Engagement Strategist with the national ACLU. In this role, he manages the tracking, measurement, and analysis of earned media coverage; supports rapid response; oversees a team of communications interns; develops guidelines for editorial style and spokesperson development; and leads communications strategy for the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµDisability Rights Program and ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµState Supreme Court Initiative.

Aaron got his start at the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµas an intern amid a period of rapid growth for the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµduring the first year of the first Trump administration. He joined the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµfull time in October 2019, and is a graduate of the George Washington University.


Featured work

Nov 10, 2025

Defending Veterans’ Rights for Over a Century

Defending Veterans’ Rights for Over a Century

Sep 27, 2024

W. Kamau Bell and Michigan's Top Rap Stars Get Down for Voting Rights

W. Kamau Bell and Michigan's Top Rap Stars Get Down for Voting Rights

Oct 26, 2022

Voting With a Disability: Breaking Down Barriers to the Ballot

Voting With a Disability: Breaking Down Barriers to the Ballot

Mar 23, 2022

The Coast Guard Destroyed Their Livelihoods. Will the Supreme Court Hear Their Case?

The Coast Guard Destroyed Their Livelihoods. Will the Supreme Court Hear Their Case?

Dec 14, 2021

Over a Year After His Election, President Biden’s Human Rights Commitments Fail to Meet the Moment

Over a Year After His Election, President Biden’s Human Rights Commitments Fail to Meet the Moment

Oct 29, 2021

CVS Wants the Supreme Court to Gut Non-Discrimination Protections for People with Disabilities. It Could Set Us Back Decades.

CVS Wants the Supreme Court to Gut Non-Discrimination Protections for People with Disabilities. It Could Set Us Back Decades.

Sep 1, 2021

Seniors and People with Disabilities Want to Live in Our Homes, Not Nursing Homes. Will Congress Let Us?

Seniors and People with Disabilities Want to Live in Our Homes, Not Nursing Homes. Will Congress Let Us?

Jul 19, 2021

The UN’s George Floyd Resolution is a Vital Step Toward International Accountability

The UN’s George Floyd Resolution is a Vital Step Toward International Accountability

May 21, 2021

Grand Rapids’ Fingerprinting Policy is a Constitutional Nightmare. Michigan’s Top Court can End It.

Grand Rapids’ Fingerprinting Policy is a Constitutional Nightmare. Michigan’s Top Court can End It.

Feb 19, 2021

Merrick Garland Can Transform the Department of Justice. Will He?

Merrick Garland Can Transform the Department of Justice. Will He?