Reproductive Freedom

ACLU Utah works to ensure that every person can make the best decision for themselves and their family about whether and when to have a child without undue political interference.

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The decision to have a child or not belongs to each individual woman or person who can become pregnant, their family, their doctor, and no one else. Politicians often interfere with that decision. Abortion is one of the most common medical procedures performed today, and it’s incredibly safe. But laws that make it difficult, if not impossible, for a person to get an abortion if they need one, particularly if they are poor, are increasing at an alarming pace.

The ACLU of Utah works to ensure that everyone can make the best decision for themselves about whether and when to have a child without undue political interference.

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The first-ever Reproductive Rights Summit in Utah on Saturday, January 11

Jump-start the new year by attending the first-ever Reproductive Rights Summit in Utah on Saturday, January 11. This event is designed to prepare you for a very important 2025. 
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UTAH SUPREME COURT EXTENDS BLOCK ON STATE’S ABORTION BAN

Abortion remains legal up to 18 weeks of pregnancy and is accessible at licensed clinics in the state. Read full release here.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom
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Abortion is Care, Utah

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Jun 25, 2022

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah v. State of Utah (2022)

The ACLU of Utah filed a lawsuit on behalf of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah against the State of Utah and its Trigger law.
Court Case
Apr 16, 2019

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah v. Miner (2019)

Our lawsuit to block Utah's 18-week abortion ban is currently on hold while the Supreme Court considers the Jackson Women's Health decision regarding Mississippi's 15-week ban. While we wait, abortion healthcare is still safe, legal, and available in Utah.