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Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
Supreme Court of the United States Ruling Undermines Protections for Transgender Youth
The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Foundation, Inc. (ACLU of Utah) responds to Supreme Court Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ+ Equality
Mar 06, 2025
Mar 06, 2025
ACLU of Utah Urges Gov. Cox to veto HB77
This isn’t about flags but about othering and erasing LGBTQ+ people from public life. Read Here.
Mar 04, 2025
Mar 04, 2025
Comment on HB77 (Flag Display Amendments)
Rep. Lee’s obsession with banning Pride symbols makes it clear: this isn’t just about flags, but about othering and erasing LGBTQ+ people from public life. Read Here.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ+ Equality
Mar 04, 2025
Mar 04, 2025
Veto Letter to Governor Cox on HB252
HB252 is a direct attack on the rights of incarcerated people and a clear violation of established legal protections. You have a constitutional duty to veto this bill, not just a political choice.
Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
Veto Letter to Governor Cox on HB269
As Governor, you can stop this intrusion into Utahns’ personal lives by vetoing HB269.
Feb 07, 2025
Feb 07, 2025
BREAKING: ACLU of Utah Celebrates Win for Drag Performers’ First Amendment Rights
City of St. George settles with Drag Stars and Mitski Avalōx following ideologically-motivated denial of event permit. Read Here.
Jan 24, 2025
Jan 24, 2025
Comment on HB252 (Transgender State Custody Amendments Bill)
HB 252 puts trans youth at risk of harm by denying them appropriate housing in correctional and secure care facilities. Oftentimes, trans youth are caught in the criminal legal system due to facing hardships like being unhoused. Read Here.
Jan 23, 2025
Jan 23, 2025
Comment on Passage of HB 269 (anti-trans dorm bill) in Utah's House Business and Labor Comittee
Everyone's rights are undermined when anyone's rights are jeopardized. Elected officials are invading every facet of our lives. Read Here.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ+ Equality
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.
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