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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
Latest Press Release
Apr 24, 2025
Settlement Extension Ensures Voting Access For San Juan County Voters Through 2028
We're proud of the extension of our settlement agreement with San Juan County, Utah, initially reached following a lawsuit filed in 2016. This settlement protects the rights of Navajo voters by requiring the County to provide in-person voting and accessible election information in Navajo (Diné
Jan 29, 2024
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
Jan 24, 2024
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.
Jan 18, 2024
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
Jan 12, 2024
What are the Priority Areas for the ALCU of Utah in the 2024 Legislative Session?
This legislative session the ACLU of Utah is doubling down on our commitment to champion the belief that "We the people" means ALL the people. Learn about our legislative priorities here.
Dec 07, 2023
2023 at the ACLU of Utah: Our Year in Stories
This year saw more battles, advocacy, and victories than ever before — look back on them through some of our vital content.
Dec 06, 2023
New Point-and-Shoot Chemical Detectors Raise Privacy and Constitutional Issues
Is that ibuprofen in your bag, or something else? That’s nobody’s business but your own.
Oct 12, 2023
How important is language access to protecting your civil rights and liberties?
Language access is essential to our rights. Everyone has a right to dignity, respect, and equitable treatment regardless of whether they speak, read, write, or understand English.
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