Press Releases - ACLU of Utah

Apr 18, 2025

Lawsuit Challenges Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Violating Rights of International Students in Utah

The ACLU of Utah argues that DHS violated the students’ Fifth Amendment due process rights.

Issue Areas: Deportation and Due Process, Immigrants' Rights, Student & Youth Rights

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.

Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality, Student & Youth Rights, Gender Equality

Feb 27, 2024

Let Utah Read Member Organizations Joint Veto Letter on HB 29 (Sensitive Material Review Amendments)

Let Utah Read urges Governor Cox to Veto HB 29 (Sensitive Material Review Amendments). Read here.

Issue Areas: First Amendment, Student & Youth Rights, State Advocacy

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.

Issue Areas: First Amendment, Racial Justice, Student & Youth Rights, LGBTQ+ Equality, Gender Equality, Indigenous Justice

Mar 08, 2023

Veto Letter to Governor Cox on H.B. 427

Read our latest press release on our veto letter to Gov Cox on H.B. 427, highlighting our concerns.

Issue Areas: State Advocacy, Student & Youth Rights, Racial Justice, First Amendment

Mar 06, 2023

Veto Letter to Governor Cox on Two Birth Certificate Bills

The ACLU of Utah issued two letters urging Gov. Cox to veto two bills relating to birth certificates and identification documents.

Issue Areas: State Advocacy, LGBTQ+ Equality, Student & Youth Rights, First Amendment, Immigrants' Rights

Dec 18, 2018

Disability Law Center and ACLU Reach Settlement to Strengthen Legal Representation for Guardianship Hearings in Utah

In November 2018, the Disability Law Center and the ACLU reached a settlement with the State of Utah to strengthen legal protections for adults with disabilities involved in guardianship proceedings with their parents.

Issue Areas: Student & Youth Rights

Court Cases: Disability Law Center v. Utah (2017)

Aug 16, 2017

As Youth Head Back to School, New Laws for Youth Justice System

Many youth across the state of Utah will be back in school next week. Several Utah non-profit organizations wish to remind these youth – and those who care for and about them – that positive changes have been made to Utah laws regarding the juvenile justice system.

Issue Areas: Student & Youth Rights

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