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Mar 6, 2025

Rights of Federal Employees with Disabilities, Explained

Executive Orders
The Trump administration has issued a number of directives affecting federal employees with disabilities, but laws protecting these workers remain.
The Trump administration has issued a number of directives affecting federal employees with disabilities, but laws protecting these workers remain.
Disabled worker in a wheelchair typing at keyboard while looking at two computer screens.
Disabled worker in a wheelchair typing at keyboard while looking at two computer screens.
Feb 27, 2025

DEI and Accessibility, Explained

Executive Orders
Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility policies…
Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility policies…
Protesters in front of the Supreme Court hold signs that read, "Diversity, Opportunity, Justice", "ACLU, WE THE PEOPLE", "Affirmative Action YES!" and "Asians for Affirmative Action".
Protesters in front of the Supreme Court hold signs that read, "Diversity, Opportunity, Justice", "ACLU, WE THE PEOPLE", "Affirmative Action YES!" and "Asians for Affirmative Action".
Feb 18, 2025

ACLU UT's Nick Arteaga Testified Against HB 250

LGBTQ+ Equality

Read testimony from Nick Arteaga, Transgender Rights Strategist & Organizer, opposing HB 250 (Public Employee Gender-specific Language Requirements)

By Nick Arteaga

Read testimony from Nick Arteaga, Transgender Rights Strategist & Organizer, opposing HB 250 (Public Employee Gender-specific Language Requirements)

By Nick Arteaga
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Feb 18, 2025

ACLU UT'S ELLIE MENLOVE TESTIFIED AGAINST HB77

LGBTQ+ Equality
Read testimony from Ellie Menlove, Legislative and Policy Counsel, opposing HB77 (Flag Display Amendments)
By Ellie Menlove
Read testimony from Ellie Menlove, Legislative and Policy Counsel, opposing HB77 (Flag Display Amendments)
By Ellie Menlove
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Feb 4, 2025

What is an Executive Order and How Does it Work?

Executive Orders
What executive orders can – and cannot – do, and why we have them in the first place
What executive orders can – and cannot – do, and why we have them in the first place
President Donald Trump holds up a recently signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House.
President Donald Trump holds up a recently signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House.
Jan 27, 2025

HB269, the invasive anti-trans dorm bill, explained!

State Advocacy

Learn what HB269 means, why it’s dangerous, and how it fits into a broader pattern of harmful legislation. Learn how you can take action to protect the rights and dignity of all Utahns.

By Ellie Menlove

Learn what HB269 means, why it’s dangerous, and how it fits into a broader pattern of harmful legislation. Learn how you can take action to protect the rights and dignity of all Utahns.

By Ellie Menlove
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