Thrs, April 8
Beyond the Division: Balancing Religious Liberty and Equality for Gay and Transgender People 6:00 - 8:00 PM Panel discussion at Weber State University Details here >>
Sat, May 1
2010 Bill of Rights Celebration
6:00 - 9:00 PM The ACLU of Utah's annual fundraising dinner, with speaker STEVE SHAPIRO
ACLU NATIONAL LEGAL DIRECTOR Details here >>
Since 2001, the national ACLU and
its state affiliates have creatively and persistently worked to ensure
that President Bush and his administration do not go unchallenged in their
efforts to use the war against terrorism as an excuse for weakening our
constitutional protections.
Karen McCreary, Executive Director of the ACLU of Utah speaking at the Salt Lake City Torture Accountability Action Day - Thursday, June 25
Take Action: Stop Indefinite Detention Without Charge or Trial Posted 7/1/09 -A debate over the fundamental character of our democracy is heating up: whether or not we can imprison people for an indefinite amount of time without charging them with a crime and without holding trial.
Activists and Supporters Call for Torture Accountability at Day of Action Rally Posted 6/26/09 - The ACLU of Utah joined with High Road for Human Rights, National Religious Campaign Against Torture, Amnesty International USA, the Wasatch Coalition for Peace and Justice, and others to demonstrate opposition to torture.
Bill to Protect Privacy of Utahns Advances in House Posted 2/25/09 -The ACLU of Utah sent a letter to entire legislature supporting HB 325, "Opting Out of Real ID Act." If this bill passes, Utah would join 20 other states in refusing to participate in a national database and ID system that would threaten the privacy of all citizens.
Real ID Could Be A Real Nightmare for Utah Posted 2/13/09 -The Real ID Act transforms state drivers licenses and ID cards into a national ID threatening privacy and creating a bureaucratic nightmare which could be an economic disaster for Utah. The ACLU of Utah supports HB 325, "Opting Out of the Real ID Act," sponsored by Representative Stephen Sandstrom.
ACLU of Utah Marks Six-Year Anniversary of Guantanamo Bay Detention Center JAN 12, 2008 - As part of a nationwide campaign to call on the U.S. government to close the ignominious detention center at Guantanamo Bay, the ACLU of Utah hosted a very well-attended candlelight vigil on January 11, and will be presenting a film screening on the topic on January 30.
