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Freedom of the press is part of the fabric of our democracy. It acts as a check against government power and a tool for enabling the public to make informed decisions. It’s why we make media relations an essential facet of our work. Our communications team handles all media inquiries.
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Jan 09, 2025
Jan 09, 2025
Comment on Judge Striking Down Biden's Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ Students
By joining the lawsuit to overturn this rule, the State of Utah has failed young gender-diverse Utahns, undermining the civil rights of these students who deserve the freedom to live openly and safely in school. Read Here.
Jan 12, 2024
Jan 12, 2024
ACLU of Utah on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives in Educational institutions
At the ACLU of Utah, we vehemently oppose efforts that threaten to strip away essential components of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from educational institutions. Read full statement here.
May 02, 2023
May 02, 2023
BREAKING: COURT BLOCKS IMPLEMENTATION OF UTAH LAW THAT FUNCTIONALLY BANS ABORTION
Abortion remains legal up to 18 weeks of pregnancy and accessible at licensed clinics in the state.
Apr 28, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
Abortion Rights Advocates Urge Utah District Court to Block Functional Abortion Ban
Today, we made clear to the Court that H.B. 467 is an unconstitutional abortion ban that would have a catastrophic impact on the lives and health of Utahns.
Apr 27, 2023
Apr 27, 2023
Media Advisory: Abortion Clinic Ban Preliminary Injunction Hearing on Friday, April 28
A court hearing will occur tomorrow regarding the preliminary injunction request to block HB 467, a law that would functionally ban abortion in the state.
Mar 03, 2023
Jul 11, 2022
Jul 11, 2022
Utah Court Grants Preliminary Injunction on Trigger Law
A Utah state court today granted Planned Parenthood Association of Utah’s request for a preliminary injunction (PI). Abortion services will continue in Utah.
Jun 27, 2022
Jun 27, 2022
Utah Court Blocks Abortion Ban, Abortion Services to Resume in State
Valentina De Fex, Senior Staff Attorney for the ACLU of Utah, shared the following statement in response to the court issuing the temporary restraining order blocking a 2020 abortion ban that took effect late Friday.
Jun 25, 2022
Jun 25, 2022
Press Release: ACLU Represents Planned Parenthood in a Lawsuit in Utah to Block the Trigger Ban
ACLU of Utah represents Planned Parenthood in a lawsuit in Utah to block the trigger ban.
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