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2008
BiLL OF RiGHTS
CELEBRATiON
May 8 |
Bill of Rights Celebration Update:
Tickets Are SOLD OUT!
Updated 05/02/08 - Thanks to all of our great ACLU of Utah supporters who are dinner sponsors, table hosts or have purchased seats. If you are not attending this celebration keep a look out for future 50th anniversary events.
Catch up on the latest >>
National ACLU Statement on the Texas raid of FLDS Ranch
Posted 05/02/08 - On April 3, 2008, Texas law enforcement officials obtained a search warrant related to the suspected sexual assault of a child and then conducted a raid on the YFZ Ranch near Eldorado, Texas. Based upon news reports and other available information, the ACLU has serious concerns that the state’s actions so far have not adequately protected the fundamental rights at stake.
Read the whole statement >>
ACLU Of Utah Releases Report on Ogden Election Irregularities
Posted 04/25/08 - The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah released a report today
detailing the results of an investigation into election irregularities surrounding the Ogden 2007
municipal election. The Report details reported incidents of electioneering, over-reaching
voter challenges and provisional ballot issues, concluding that
legislative changes and increased oversight are necessary.
Read the press release and full report
ACLU of Texas Observing FLDS Custody Hearings in San Angelo
Posted 04/18/08 - A representative of the ACLU of Texas is in San Angelo observing the custody hearings currently underway concerning the 416 children of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints (FDLS) that were taken into state custody.
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2008 Legislative Report : The ACLU of Utah on the Hill
Posted 4/18/08 - The ACLU of Utah was extremely active during the general legislative session tracking legislation, responding to inquiries from legislators and media, attending and testifying at committee hearings, distributing letters and fact sheets regarding proposed legislation, and engaging our membership in legislative issues.
Read the full report >>
The ACLU Responds to Texas FLDS Raid
Posted 4/16/08 - The ACLU of Utah has received many inquiries from the public and media regarding our position on the April 3rd raid which took 416 Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints children into state custody after allegations of some sexual and physical abuse.
Karen McCreary, Executive Director of the ACLU of Utah, states, "The government has the obligation to protect children from danger, and the obligation to do so constitutionally, particularly given the impact on this community."
The ACLU of Texas is following the situation.
Read more >>
Lights...Camera...Activism!
Posted 4/3/08 - The ACLU of Utah and Spy Hop Productions are pleased to host Lisa Remington, a producer of the ALCU "Freedom Files" and a Utah native! A special event for high school and college activists and artists.
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ACLU of Utah Condemns Use of Tasers on Pregnant Women
Posted 3/20/08 - The ACLU of Utah recently advocated on behalf of a pregnant inmate subjected to remote control taser device. We contacted the Washington County Sheriff to ensure that this practice, of which we were informed by a female inmate who is six months pregnant, has been discontinued.
Read the letter >>
Local Youth Activists are also National ACLU Scholarship Winners!
Posted 3/14/08 - Two of the three young women who received the ACLU of Utah's Youth Activist Scholarship Awards last November have been named as winners of the National ACLU Youth Activist Scholarship Competition, as well!
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