Past Events
This is a list of some of the past events organized, hosted, or sponsored, by the ACLU of Utah.
Coming Together on Police Reform: The Legislative Process
Coming Together on Police Reform This is our third virtual panel discussion on police reform--this time focusing on the Utah Legislature and upcoming bills that are most likely to resolve issues of equity and use of force. Panelists will include lawmakers and advocates who can identify the most promising bills and help citizens lobby effectively for their passage.
The 2020 Election is November 3
The election is November 3, 2020. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Monday, November 2. Drop-boxes and in-person voting is available on Tuesday, November 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. MDT. Access these ACLU of Utah materials below to learn how you can vote in Utah, and get your friends and family members to vote as well.
Roundtable: Utah in the National Debate (Oct. 22, 2020 5pm)
This fall, Utah State University will begin a six-part, virtual celebration of voting rights and a discussion about challenges facing United States democracy today. The public symposium commemorates both the centennial of women’s suffrage nationally and the 1965 Voting Rights Acts. On October 22, ACLU of Utah Legal Director John Mejia will participate in a round-table discussion on Utah's role in the national debate over voting rights. The event is free and open to the public.
Social Justice Series: Act Now - Learn How to be an Ally and Anti-Racist (Sept. 3)
The ACLU of Utah is glad to join Publik, the Melanin Foundation, and the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs to sponsor this upcoming Social Justice Series in Utah. On September 3, join renowned author Austin Channing Brown and local social justice leaders for our first segment of this series: Act Now – Learn How to be an Ally and Anti-Racist.
ACLU of Utah Block Party - August 7, 2020
This year's ACLU of Utah Block Party will take place virtually on August 7, 2020. After several years of holding fantastic in-person gatherings, the ongoing pandemic is forcing us to move online for the 2020 event.
Summit County Census 2020 Townhall
At this event on January 13, 2020 in Park City, the ACLU of Utah's Niki Venugopal will be speaking about how the Census impacts voting rights and representation in our state. Summit County Census 2020 Townhall January 13, 2020 6pm-8pm Christian Center of Park City 1283 Deer Valley Drive, Park City, 84060
Panel Discussion: Prisons and People: Incarceration, restorative justice, and possibilities for institutional reform
November 25, 2019: A Panel Discussion on... "Prisons and People: Incarceration, Restorative Justice, and Possibilities for Institutional Reform"A panel discussion with• Jason Groth: Smart Justice Coordinator, ACLU of Utah
2019 Membership Meeting
We are pleased to invite all ACLU of Utah members to our 2019 Annual Membership Meeting on October 24.
July 31-August 3: Japanese American Citizens League Workshop on Free Speech
On August 3, ACLU of Utah's Jason Groth will be speaking at a workshop on free speech and white supremacy at the Japanese American Citizens League National Convention in Salt Lake City.
Sept. 25-27: First Nations Voting Rights: Planting for the Future
September 25-27 | Join the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission and Rural Utah Project for a conference on fair Federal and State elections in Indian Country.
The Quiet Force: Film screening and Panel Discussion
The ACLU of Utah's John Mejia will participate a panel dicussion following the June 14 screening of the film, The Quiet Force, at the Jim Santy Auditorium, (1255 Park Avenue, Park City, UT). This screening is part of the Reel Community Series.
ACLU of Utah’s 2019 Community Block Party & Awards Ceremony
On May 16, 2019, the ACLU of Utah will celebrate fighting for justice in our community with a party as we thank our members, friends, and supporters while listening to the tunes of a few local bands.
Press Conference Against New Abortion Ban (4/10/19)
Exactly 28 years ago, the ACLU of Utah filed a lawsuit that eventually overturned an unconstitutional 20-week abortion ban passed by the Utah Legislature. This week we're doing it again.
Online Lobbying 101 (ACLU of Utah Workshop)
Watch this video to learn how to be an effective community lobbyist during the 2019 Utah Legislative Session
Speed Date... To Legislate
2019 is the year you can take your legislative lobbying skills to the next level! Attend our advanced, interactive lobbying workshop on January 24th.
The ACLU in Southern Utah: Meet & Greet (11/28) DACA Update & LGBTQ Empowerment Discussion (12/1/18)
We are hosting a series of events in Southern Utah to connect with our community and provide information and resources about civil liberties issues.
ACLU of Utah Pint Night at Fisher Brewing
Wednesday, October 17, at 5 – 8 PM Fisher Brewing Company 320 West 800 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Calculating the Real Cost of Operation Rio Grande
A special panel discussion featuring law enforcement, treatment experts, social workers, and criminal defense attorneys. Thursday, October 18, 6:30pm-8pm Centro Cívico Mexicano 155 S 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Watch a video of the panel disucssion on October 18, 2018 Moderated by KRCL's Lara Jones and Billy Palmer.More details coming soon... Share our Facebook event page: Calculating the Real Cost of Operation Rio Grande
2018 National Week of Action Against School Pushout to Utah
Sat. Octo 20 - Sun. Oct 28, Racially Just Utah, in partnership with local allies, will be bringing the 2018 National Week of Action Against School Pushout to Utah. Throughout the week there will be educational activities to empower the community to end the school to prison pipeline.
