Sat, Sept 11 Avenues Street Fair 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Stop by the ACLU of Utah booth and get a free t-shirt when you join or renew your membership!
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Fri, Sept 17 "The Past, Present and Uncertain Future of Immigration in the United States" 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
First in a two-part series of discussions on immigration law and policy. @ SLC Main Library
(210 E. 400 S.)
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Privacy includes a diverse group of rights, including the right to be
free from unreasonable government surveillance, the right to medical and
data privacy, the right of consenting adults to choose their sexual relationships,
and the right to reproductive freedom. (Please see our pages on lesbian
and gay rights and reproductive rights
for additional information.)
ACLU of Utah Joins Nationwide Letter to DHS Secretary Criticizing Response to and Potential Use of the List Posted 7/29/10 -The ACLU of Utah this week joined with 120 other civil rights organizations and individuals nationwide to urge Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano categorically to reject use by DHS of the now-infamous “list” of 1,300 Utah residents who are allegedly in the country unlawfully.
Swift Action to Address Stolen Information on List of Names Was Correct Response Posted 7/16/10 - Governor Gary Herbert announced today that the state has discovered the identities of those individuals who released personal and private information unlawfully taken from restricted government databases. The ACLU of Utah commends the Governor and Attorney General for responding quickly to media and public demands for an investigation, once the list of 1300 names (of individuals alleged to be in the country without official documents) became public earlier this week.
House Passes Bill Banning Body Scanners at Airports Posted 6/9/09 -The ACLU of Utah has opposed the use of these scanners, currently in use at the Salt Lake City International Airport, and applauds Representative Chaffetz for introducing and passing this legislation.People should be aware that they may "opt - out" of the full body scan.
