ACLU UT's Ellie Menlove Testified Against H.B. 29

Read testimony from Ellie Menlove, Legislative and Policy Counsel, opposing H.B. 29 (Sensitive Materials)

By Ellie Menlove

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Does HB 257 have 'All the People' in mind? ACLU of Utah says 'No'.

We remain opposed to HB 257. While the substitute bill drops restrictions on publicly-funded bathrooms, it includes a restroom ban in public schools and targets the rights of Transgender and Nonbinary Utahns.

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ACLU UT's Ellie Menlove Testified Against H.B. 257

Read testimony from Ellie Menlove, Legislative and Policy Counsel, opposing HB 257 which targets Utah's transgender and nonbinary communities.

By Ellie Menlove

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10 Advocates on Why They Won’t Stand for Classroom Censorship

People across the country shared their thoughts about why inclusive education is crucial for students.

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10 Books Utah Politicians Don’t Want You to Read

Join the ACLU of Utah’s Banned Book Club by reading these 10 books facing bans and challenges in Utah schools.

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Trans Rights Are Women's Rights

Here’s why the rights of trans people are at the heart of gender justice for all.

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The Intertwined Future of Attacks on Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

We’re poised to fight back against state legislative efforts to control our bodies and limit access to essential health care.

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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.

By Nick Arteaga

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The Roe Draft Signals a Potential New Front in the Already-Raging War Against the LGBTQ Community

This isn’t a “they’re coming for us next” moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.

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