LGBTQ+ Equality

Through litigation, legal advocacy, and public education, the ACLU of Utah protects the civil rights and liberties of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people.

photo with ACLU of Utah staff and volunteers at the Utah State Capitol prior to a hearing about SB 16.

You Have a Right to Be Yourself; We Defend that Right

Through litigation, legal advocacy, and public education, the ACLU of Utah protects the civil rights and liberties of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people.

Defending LGBTQ+ rights

  • We have won numerous legal cases safeguarding the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, and we continue to fight for justice for all Utahns.
  • By working in coalition with communities and advocates.
  • We seek partnership and solidarity with those most affected by policy discrimination and support grassroots efforts to effect long-term, positive change.

Protecting transgender and gender-diverse people

  • Transgender and non-binary youth have a fundamental right to autonomy over their bodies and freedom from government control. We have successfully challenged bills and laws that restrict the rights of transgender youth and continue to advocate for policies that support transgender youth.
  • Utahns should not be deprived of their right to receive an inclusive education free from censorship or discrimination. It's essential that all students, regardless of their identities, have access to library books, school curricula, activities, and viewpoints that reflect their identities. We engage in the legislative process to protect kids from efforts that jeopardize or remove these values.

YOUR RIGHTS, YOUR VOICE

The actions & laws passed by elected officials in Utah can make it feel like any action taken by LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse people does not make a difference. The ACLU of Utah is committed to empowering these communities and partnering through organizing.

JOIN THE FIGHT FOR LGBTQ+ RIGHTS IN UTAH

The Latest

News & Commentary
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Resources for 2SLGBTQ+ People after Ongoing Attacks

In the wake of the Club Q mass shooting, Nick Arteaga, the ACLU of Utah's Trans Rights Organizer, shared a list of resources people can turn to for help.
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Comment on Gov. Cox's declaration of June as “Fidelity Month”

Members of our LGBTQ+ community are a vital part of Utah's social fabric.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality
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Comment on Attorney Fees in Drag Stars v. St. George

When we win in court, attorney’s fees help the ACLU of Utah continue litigating cases like this to protect First Amendment rights.
Issue Areas: First Amendment, LGBTQ+ Equality
Court Cases: Southern Utah Drag Stars v. City of St. George
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Veto Letter to Governor Cox on HB174

The ACLU of Utah strongly urges Governor Cox to veto House Bill 174, Sex Characteristic Change Treatment Amendments.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality
Campaign
Sep 2025

Protecting Your Rights Means Protecting Everyone’s Rights In The Classroom

Every student deserves a classroom where their rights are respected—no exceptions. Our Back to School campaign is about making sure young people know their rights and have the tools to defend them: free speech, religious freedom, immigrant rights, and protection from discrimination. When schools try to silence or exclude even one student, it threatens the rights of us all. Protecting your rights means protecting everyone’s rights in the classroom—and we’re here to make sure that happens.