Freedom of the press is part of the fabric of our democracy. It acts as a check against government power and a tool for enabling the public to make informed decisions. This is why we make media relations an essential facet of our work.
The ACLU of Utah has a Communications team to handle media inquiries and requests for comment. Our affiliate is mentioned in over 1.5K media stories per year.
For media inquiries or questions, email Aaron Welcher at [email protected] or fill out our media inquiry/press distribution list form.
The ACLU of Utah (“the ACLU”) called upon the Duchesne County Attorney to conduct an independent investigation into a recent claim of excessive force by the Roosevelt Police Department (RPD).
Utah’s “Show Me Your Papers” Law Hearing Postponed; U.S. Department of Justice May Intervene
Court’s Temporary Restraining Order Blocking Utah’s Anti-Immigrant Law Will Remain In Effect
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 13, 2011
For Immediate Release
August 24, 2011
Earlier today, the ACLU of Utah and cooperating attorney B.
In a massive coordinated information-seeking campaign, 34 American Civil Liberties Union affiliates across the nation today are sending 379 requests to local law enforcement agencies large and small demanding to know when, why and how they are using cellphone location data to track Americans.