Past Events
This is a list of some of the past events organized, hosted, or sponsored, by the ACLU of Utah.
Coming to a September Pride Festival or Community Event Near You!
Every day and throughout the state the ACLU of Utah is working to protect our freedoms and educate the public about crucial civil liberties issues.
20th Anniversary of East High GSA v. Board of Education
Two decades ago when a handful of East High School students decided to organize a gay-straight alliance, they had no idea what they would unleash. Join us for a panel discussion including two of the original student plaintiffs. Fri. Aug. 3, 6:00 p.m., Utah Pride Center, 1380 Main St. SLC UT 84115
Creating Safety For Gender Diverse Youth In Schools (7/12/18)
We have teamed up with the Utah Pride Center to create a special training, led by trans advocates and trans youth, about creating safe learning environments for trans students in Utah schools. Thursday, July 12, 5-8pm, Utah Pride Center, 1380 Main Street, SLC
Youth Leadership and Activism Conference (6/23/18)
Unviersity of Utah, Salt Lake City. Free and open to ages 14-19. Come learn practical activism skills!
We were "Open To All" at the Utah Pride Parade
The ACLU of Utah was proud to join Black Lives Matter, March for Our Lives, Planned Parenthood and the Utah Coalition of La Raza, at the front of the Utah Pride Parade through downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
RBG (6/10)
This documentary covers the life of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. followed by a panel discussion. Park City Film Series.
ACLU of Utah’s 60th Anniversary & Awards Ceremony (5/10/18)
We had a wonderful celebration and are grateful to all of our friends, supporters and community partners that joined us. Photos are coming soon!
ACLU Membership Conference, Washington D.C. (6/10-12/18)
The ACLU Membership Conference brings together ACLU members for learning, mobilization, and inspiration. The event is an opportunity for members from around the country to exchange ideas, to celebrate the extraordinary history of the ACLU, and to look forward to the challenges ahead.
Anthony Romero, Featured Speaker at Park City Eccles Center (4/3/18)
Anthony D. Romero is the Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union, the nation's premier defender of liberty and individual freedom. An attorney with a history of public-interest activism, Romero has presided over the most successful membership growth in the ACLU's history and a large increase in national and affiliate staff.
3rd Annual Breaking the Pipeline Symposium (3/31/18)
Empowering the community to end the school to Prison Pipeline - S.J. Quinney College of Law
Students' Rights: Speech, Walkouts, and Other Protests
On Monday, March 12 the ACLU of Utah organized a Facebook Live workshop on Students' Rights as students prepare for walkouts in March and April. Watch the video here!
Faith and Reform (3/10/18)
An annual "mini-summit" for activists, advocates, grassroots organizations and community members who are committed to criminal justice reform in Utah.
2018 Community Lobby Training (1/31/18)
Are you interested in finding out more about how the Utah Legislature works? Do you want to become a community advocate but don’t know how to get involved? Then you should watch this 2018 Community Lobby Training...
Preparing for President Trump's Visit to Utah
President Donald Trump will fly to Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, December 4th to announce his decision to shrink the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments as well as meet with Utah leaders.
Know Your Rights: Protest and Other Free Speech Activities in UT
Bring your lunch and join us in person or tune-in on our Facebook page for a live-streamed lunch-time event! Tuesday, November 28, 12-1 p.m., ACLU of Utah office, 355 North 300 West, SLC. UPDATE: Watch the video of the "Know Your Rights" presentation on our Facebook page!
Legal Observer Training
Help defend civil liberties in Utah - become a trained ACLU legal observer! Monday, November 27, 6-7pm, ACLU of Utah office, 355 North 300 West, SLC.
2017 ACLU of Utah Annual Membership Meeting & Panel Discussion
Join us for a reception and presentations about the health and programs of the ACLU of Utah followed by a panel discussion with local organizers and advocates on the landscape of activism in Utah since the November 2016 election. 11/16 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., Downtown SLC.
Film Screening “Minoru Yasui and the Fight For Justice”
Saturday, November 4, 1 - 3:30 p.m. University of Utah College of Social Work Auditorium, 395 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, Free and Open to the Public.
Lady Valor - Free Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Tuesday, November 7, 7-10 p.m., Provo Library,550 N University Ave., Provo, UT 84601
Redefining Justice: A Community Call to Action
"13th" – free film screening & discussion, Thursday, Oct. 5, 7:00 p.m., Salt Lake County Library's Viridian Event Center, 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, 84088.
