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Know Your Rights: Your Right to Protest (FAQ Edition)

Apr 20, 2021

Know Your Rights: Your Right to Protest (FAQ Edition) The right to protest and freedom of speech belongs to everyone. You have a constitutionally protected right to engage in protests. Read the following FAQ to make sure you know your rights.

The First Amendment Has Not Gone Away in Utah

Apr 20, 2021

[April 2021] Let us be clear: the First Amendment has not changed in Utah. The people of Utah today retain the same right to protest and engage in other activities protected by the First Amendment as they did in 2020. Why the confusion? Because some lawmakers in Utah and other states have reacted to calls for police reform by introducing numerous bills to try to limit people’s free speech rights. Many of these bills, for example, sought to expand the definitions and increase the penalties for “rioting,” aiming to chill lawful protest activities.[1] Other bills would extend legal protections to drivers who hit protestors with their vehicles.[2]

Job Notice: Immigrants’ Rights Policy Fellow

Apr 19, 2021

The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah seeks to hire a passionate and innovative full-time Immigrants’ Rights Policy Fellow to assist with and develop policy and advocacy efforts in support of immigrant and refugee communities across Utah. This position will report to the Staff Attorney and work in close collaboration with our policy team, outreach team, and other staff members across the organization. We are considering applications on rolling basis until we fill the position, but will begin interviewing after May 3.

Love Your Rights Training Series

Apr 08, 2021

The ACLU of Utah is excited to announce a new series of educational events in 2021 to promote the ACLU’s library of “Know Your Rights” guides and information for all Utahns. The first event will be Episode 1: "What To Do If You Are Stopped By Police," on Tuesday April 20 at 5:00 p.m. MDT

ACLU of Utah's Updated Privacy Statement

Apr 06, 2021

Our online privacy statement has changed as of April 1, 2021.

Press Release: Joint Statement on Victory in Davis County Jail Standards Case

Apr 01, 2021

ACLU of Utah Foundation and Disability Law Center v. Davis County. On Thursday, March 25, Judge David Connors of Utah’s Second Judicial District Court ruled that Davis County must release to the ACLU of Utah and Disability Law Center the Utah Jail Standards—a set of standards that Davis County and other counties across the State have used to guide the operations of county jails. The ruling means that, despite their copyrighted status, the Utah Jail Standards are still records under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act, and that the County had no valid basis for withholding the records.

Utah Students! Know Your Rights: Free Speech in Public Schools

Mar 24, 2021

Today, the ACLU of Utah is releasing updated guidance on free speech for students in school settings. This update is designed to complement the ACLU of Utah’s recently released guidance on First Amendment protections for teachers and educational professionals.

2021 Legislative Wrap-up

Mar 15, 2021

This year the ACLU of Utah activated its largest-ever team of attorneys, community organizers, and policy experts during the 2021 Utah Legislative Session. Throughout the 45-day event, our team reviewed more than 150 bills, ultimately tracking 110 pieces of legislation, and either amending or testifying (virtually and in-person) on 67 bills. We also published 85 social media alerts and produced 14 videos that attracted over 6,000 views. Check out our 2021 Legislative Wrap-up Repor that provides insight and analysis on 24 bills that were a priority for the ACLU of Utah.

The ACLU of Utah operates through public education, legal advocacy, litigation, and lobbying to ensure the constitutional rights and freedoms of everyone living in or visiting Utah.

Upcoming Events

Love Your Rights Training Series

The ACLU of Utah is excited to announce a new series of educational events in 2021 to promote the ACLU’s library of “Know Your Rights” guides and information for all Utahns. The first event will be Episode 1: "What To Do If You Are Stopped By Police," on Tuesday April 20 at 5:00 p.m. MDT

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