Press Releases - ACLU of Utah

Jun 04, 2026

Comment on Gov. Cox's declaration of June as “Fidelity Month”

Members of our LGBTQ+ community are a vital part of Utah's social fabric.

Apr 30, 2026

Comment on Attorney Fees in Drag Stars v. St. George

When we win in court, attorney’s fees help the ACLU of Utah continue litigating cases like this to protect First Amendment rights.

Issue Areas: First Amendment, LGBTQ+ Equality

Court Cases: Southern Utah Drag Stars v. City of St. George

Mar 03, 2026

Veto Letter to Governor Cox on HB174

The ACLU of Utah strongly urges Governor Cox to veto House Bill 174, Sex Characteristic Change Treatment Amendments.

Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality

Jan 13, 2026

Comment on HB196 (Harvey Milk Boulevard)

This is one of many bills Rep. Lee has already introduced this legislative session that are vindictive and cruel and do nothing to solve the real, bread and butter issues facing Utahns.

Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality, State Advocacy

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.

Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality

Court Cases: Roe v. Utah High School Activities Association (2022)

Aug 15, 2025

Comment on HB11 on UHSSA Not in Contempt of the Court

ACLU of Utah on continuing the fight for transgender athletes in Utah.

Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality

Court Cases: Roe v. Utah High School Activities Association (2022)

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

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.

Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality, State Advocacy

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

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