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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.

Aug 06, 2024

High School Students Explain Why We Can’t Let Classroom Censorship Win

We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.

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Jun 27, 2024

The Supreme Court Just Declined to Protect Emergency Abortion Care for Pregnant Patients. Here’s What to Know

Today’s ruling does not signal the end of the road in the fight for protecting life-saving emergency care, or the fight for our reproductive freedom.

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May 16, 2024

Eight Supreme Court Cases To Watch

This term, the Court will rule in cases addressing reproductive rights, gun control, social media regulation and more hot-button issues.

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Apr 26, 2024

Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests

Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.

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Mar 15, 2024

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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Mar 08, 2024

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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Mar 08, 2024

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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Mar 04, 2024

2024 Veto Letters

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

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Feb 15, 2024

ACLU UT's Ellie Menlove Testified Against H.B. 303

Read testimony from Ellie Menlove, Legislative and Policy Counsel, opposing H.B. 303 (School Curriculum Requirements)

By Ellie Menlove

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