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June 9, 2026
June 9, 2026
Comment on SLC & SLCo. DHS Warehouse Lawsuit
We applaud Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County’s lawsuit that demands the Trump Administration follow the law.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
March 16, 2026
March 16, 2026
Comment on ICE Detention Facility in Salt Lake City
This enormous warehouse was purchased with the intent to detain our neighbors, friends, and families in an industrial building without any public notice or community input.
January 24, 2026
January 24, 2026
ACLU of Minnesota and National ACLU Demand Immediate Action After Federal Agents Kill Another Person
The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Minnesota strongly condemn this killing and demand these violent and dangerous federal agents immediately withdraw from Minnesota — and other communities across the country.
August 19, 2025
August 19, 2025
Media Advisory | Off-The-Record: Media & Press Briefing on 287(g) Agreements
The ACLU of Utah invites reporters, editors, producers, and other media professionals to an exclusive, off-the-record briefing on 287(g) agreements.
July 16, 2025
July 16, 2025
Comment on 287(g) Agreements in Utah County
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Utah County Commissioners Will Vote at 2PM on Proposed 287(g) Agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025
Federal Court Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order, Certifies Nationwide Class Protecting All Impacted Babies
The federal court in NH agreed once again that President Trump's executive order to restrict birthright citizenship is a blatant violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
April 18, 2025
April 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.
Court Cases:
Doe et. al. v. Bondi et. al.
March 20, 2025
November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024
The ACLU of Utah Comments on the extreme immigration proposal by Governor Cox
Everyone in America, no matter their immigration status, has the right to due process - Governor Cox cannot unilaterally waive that right. Infringing on the right to due process violates the Constitution, undermines civil rights, and jeopardizes public trust in law enforcement. Read Here.
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