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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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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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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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2024 Veto Letters

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

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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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Let Utah Vote, Act Today!

'We the people' means ALL the people participating in our democracy.

By Aaron Welcher

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The Danger of Abusing Impeachment

Members of Congress should consider the long-term impact of their votes on the functioning of our democratic institutions.

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ACLU UT's Nick Arteaga 'Rally Against Transphobia' Speech

Read Nick Arteaga, ACLU UT's Transgender Rights Strategist, speech at the Rally against Transphobia!

By Nick Arteaga

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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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