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Vonnegut Estate, Authors, and Student Plaintiffs Take Utah to Court Over the Freedom to Read

In Vonnegut v. Utah, plaintiffs argue that portions of HB29 (Sensitive Material Review Law) are unconstitutionally overbroad in violation of the First Amendment.
Issue Areas: First Amendment, Student & Youth Rights
Event | In-person
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Utah’s Civic Ascent: A Voting & Democracy Summit

Join us for a one-day summit designed to help Utahns take a more active role in shaping our democracy. This event will ground you in the current state of voting rights in Utah and show you how every eligible voter can directly influence the systems that impact our lives. That's what we mean by participatory democracy—communities where everyone has the power, tools, and access to take part.
Jan 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM
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287(g) Agreements in Utah

A 287(g) agreement gives local police the power to enforce federal immigration law—something they normally cannot do. These agreements turn local officers into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, fueling deportations, racial profiling, and fear in immigrant communities.
Know Your Rights
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What You Can Do as a Bystander During Immigration Enforcement Actions

This Know Your Rights document is your guide on actions you can take as a bystander witnessing immigration enforcement activities.

Press Releases

Jan 13, 2026

Comment on HB196 (Harvey Milk Boulevard)

This is one of many bills Rep. Lee has already introduced this legislative session that are vindictive and cruel and do nothing to solve the real, bread and butter issues facing Utahns.

Jan 06, 2026

Vonnegut Estate, Authors, and Student Plaintiffs Take Utah to Court Over the Freedom to Read

In Vonnegut v. Utah, plaintiffs argue that portions of HB29 (Sensitive Material Review Law) are unconstitutionally overbroad in violation of the First Amendment.

Oct 08, 2025

Comment on the Lawsuit Challenging HB11 Being Dismissed

We dismissed our lawsuit challenging HB11 while the U.S. Supreme Court considers arguments that could affect our legal path. Our plaintiffs—young, courageous girls—showed remarkable strength under scrutiny.

Issues We're Monitoring

First Amendment Immigrants' Rights LGBTQ+ Equality Reproductive Freedom Criminal Legal System State Advocacy 287(g) Agreements View All Issues

2026 Utah Legislative Session

Protecting your rights means protecting everyone’s. When elected officials threaten one group’s rights, everyone’s freedom is at risk, including those you care about. When “We The People” take action, we’re doing what’s right.

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