ACLU UT's Nick Arteaga Testified Against HB 250

Read testimony from Nick Arteaga, Transgender Rights Strategist & Organizer, opposing HB 250 (Public Employee Gender-specific Language Requirements)

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ACLU UT'S ELLIE MENLOVE TESTIFIED AGAINST HB77

Read testimony from Ellie Menlove, Legislative and Policy Counsel, opposing HB77 (Flag Display Amendments)

By Ellie Menlove

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HB269, the invasive anti-trans dorm bill, explained!

Learn what HB269 means, why it’s dangerous, and how it fits into a broader pattern of harmful legislation. Learn how you can take action to protect the rights and dignity of all Utahns.

By Ellie Menlove

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ACLU UT's Nick Arteaga 'Rally for trans Lives' Speech

Read Nick Arteaga, ACLU UT's Transgender Rights Strategist, speech at the Rally for trans lives on January 22, 2024!

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Protect Your Rights and Those You Care About

Utah's 2025 Legislative session started on January 21, 2025. When your rights are at risk, you deserve to know first.

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Why Allowing Chaplains in Public Schools Harms Students

Across the country, efforts to install chaplains in public schools threaten to undermine students’ religious freedom rights and their well-being. Here’s what you need to know.

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2024 Legislative Report: We the People Means All The People

This year’s comprehensive legislative report highlights our challenging work during the legislative session to defend our civil liberties and civil rights in Utah. Start reading our report to discover how the Utah Legislature impacted your rights, liberties, and freedoms this year.

By Ellie Menlove, Aaron Welcher, Ulekeya Trawally

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ACLU UT'S ELLIE MENLOVE TESTIFIED AGAINST SCHOOL CHAPLAIN BILL

Read testimony from Ellie Menlove, Legislative and Policy Counsel, opposing H.B. 514 (School Chaplain Amendments)

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2024 Veto Letters

Read all the veto letters we sent to Governor Cox in 2024.

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