Press Releases - ACLU of Utah

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

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.

Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality, Prisons & Jails, State Advocacy

Feb 10, 2025

Veto Letter to Governor Cox on HB269

As Governor, you can stop this intrusion into Utahns’ personal lives by vetoing HB269.

Issue Areas: State Advocacy, LGBTQ+ Equality

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.

Issue Areas: First Amendment, LGBTQ+ Equality

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.

Issue Areas: Prisons & Jails, Criminal Legal System, LGBTQ+ Equality

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