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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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Oct 08, 2025

Comment on the Lawsuit Challenging HB11 Being Dismissed

We dismissed our lawsuit challenging HB11 while the U.S. Supreme Court considers arguments that could affect our legal path. Our plaintiffs—young, courageous girls—showed remarkable strength under scrutiny.
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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

Feb 18, 2025

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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Feb 04, 2025

What is an Executive Order and How Does it Work?

What executive orders can – and cannot – do, and why we have them in the first place

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Jan 27, 2025

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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Jan 24, 2025

Trump’s Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Accessibility Efforts, Explained

These orders represent a deliberate attempt to undo progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and create new barriers to opportunity.

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Jan 24, 2025

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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Jan 22, 2025

Trump's Executive Orders Promoting Sex Discrimination, Explained

A new executive order lays out a plan to erase transgender people’s existence under the law

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Jan 21, 2025

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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Jan 09, 2025

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. 

By Alison Griffith, Ulekeya Trawally

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Dec 20, 2024

Read Today: Our 2024 Annual Report

Look at what WE achieved this year together!

By Aaron Welcher, Brittney Nystrom, Tyrell Aagard, Ulekeya Trawally

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