Media Contact

ACLU of Utah

Aaron Welcher, Communications Director
awelcher@acluutah.org, 317-376-0468

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah

media@ppau.org, 801-362-9273

April 27, 2023

A court hearing will occur tomorrow regarding the preliminary injunction request to block HB 467, a law that would functionally ban abortion in the state. Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU), the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Foundation, Inc. (ACLU of Utah), and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) will hold a press conference following the court hearing to discuss the implications of the case and answer questions.


WHO

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
American Civil Liberties Union of Utah

WHEN


Friday, April 28, 2023
Hearing starts at 10am (expected to last 1-2 hours).
Press Conference begins 20 minutes after the hearing ends.
 

WHERE  


Third District Courthouse
450 State St, Salt Lake City
We will hold the press conference on the front steps of the courthouse facing east.
 

WHY


We aim to address the potential impact of HB 467 on abortion care in Utah and inform the public about the ongoing legal efforts to protect reproductive freedom.
 

HOW


Short remarks followed by a chance for Q&A.
 

Note to press: We will have staff members on site who can provide interviews in Spanish upon request.

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ACLU of Utah logo next to Planned Parenthood Association of Utah logo