Press Releases - ACLU of Utah

Jan 29, 2026

Advocates Launch “No Federal Funding for Homeless Detention Camps” Campaign

We're focusing on Utah’s Anti-Homeless Actions

Issue Areas: Criminal Legal System, Prisons & Jails

Jan 26, 2026

Comment on HB331 (an anti-protesting bill)

We urge the Legislature to respect the right to free speech and expression of Utahns and refrain from criminalizing conduct protected by the First Amendment.

Issue Areas: First Amendment, State Advocacy

Jan 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.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, National Action

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

Jan 06, 2026

Vonnegut Estate, Authors, and Student Plaintiffs Take Utah to Court Over the Freedom to Read

In Vonnegut v. Utah, plaintiffs argue that portions of HB29 (Sensitive Material Review Law) are unconstitutionally overbroad in violation of the First Amendment.

Issue Areas: First Amendment, Student & Youth Rights

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)

Sep 10, 2025