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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.
Aaron Welcher, Communications Director
For media inquiries or questions, email Aaron Welcher at awelcher@acluutah.org.
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The Southern Utah Drag Stars, represented by the ACLU of Utah, ACLU national, and the law firm Jenner and Block, are taking legal action against the City of St. George, Utah for censoring their family-friendly drag performances.
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) and The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Foundation, Inc. (ACLU of Utah) are hosting a press conference prior to a rally.
Abortion remains legal up to 18 weeks of pregnancy and accessible at licensed clinics in the state.
Today, we made clear to the Court that H.B. 467 is an unconstitutional abortion ban that would have a catastrophic impact on the lives and health of Utahns.
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.
Read our press release about litigation challenging HB 467, a law that functionally eliminates access to abortion in Utah.