National Action

At the ACLU of Utah, we focus on defending and advancing civil rights and liberties for everyone in our state. This page highlights actions from our national ACLU organization, allowing Utahns to play a vital role in the federal fight for civil rights. Together, we can protect years of hard-fought protections that are now under threat.

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The Latest

Press Release
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ACLU of Minnesota and National ACLU Demand Immediate Action After Federal Agents Kill Another Person

The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Minnesota strongly condemn this killing and demand these violent and dangerous federal agents immediately withdraw from Minnesota — and other communities across the country.
News & Commentary
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Trump is Abusing His Power to Build a Dangerous, National Policing Force

Trump is building out a paramilitary policing force unaccountable to the public. But states have tools to resist this dangerous abuse of power and protect communities from intimidation.