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If You Care About the Rule of Law, You Should Be Appalled by Gov. Cox’s Immigration Proposal

Governor Spencer Cox’s recent proposal to facilitate a mass deportation agenda in Utah is deeply troubling—it undermines the rule of law. If you care about due process, civil rights, and the U.S. Constitution, you should be deeply concerned by this misguided approach.

By Aaron Welcher, Brittney Nystrom

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League of Women Voters of Utah, ACLU of Utah, ACLU Voting Rights Project File Motion To Protect Utah Voters’ Privacy

Motion seeks to protect voters from the Trump administration’s demand for sensitive Utah voter data.
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How NSPM-7 Seeks to Use "Domestic Terrorism" to Target Nonprofits and Activists

What President Donald Trump’s latest memorandum targeting civil society does, does not, and cannot do.

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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.

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RSVP: Virtual Know Your Rights Trainings on April 29 @5pm MT

Join the ACLU for a Know Your Rights training ahead of May Day to prepare yourself, your friends, and your community. Whether you're planning to protest, support from the sidelines, or just want to stay informed—this training is for you.

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A Letter From Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil, who was unlawfully arrested in retaliation for his advocacy, details this violation of his free speech rights.

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Trump’s Attack on the Department of Education, Explained

The Trump administration just put millions of students’ education and civil rights at risk by closing key Department of Education offices and firing half of its workforce.

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Rights of Federal Employees with Disabilities, Explained

The Trump administration has issued a number of directives affecting federal employees with disabilities, but laws protecting these workers remain.

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DEI and Accessibility, Explained

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility policies…

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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)

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