Press Releases

Freedom of the press is part of the fabric of our democracy. It acts as a check against government power and a tool for enabling the public to make informed decisions. It’s why we make media relations an essential facet of our work. Our communications team handles all media inquiries.

Mar 03, 2021

The ACLU of Utah Supports S.B. 214 to Dismantle Utah's Cruel and Harmful “English-Only” Law

We urge all members of the Utah House of Representatives to take this first step to address the harms of the state’s “English Only” legacy and pass S.B. 214. Utahns cannot wait another 20 years.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Dec 22, 2020

Two Ogden Institutions Team Up to Create Coffee for a Cause

The ACLU of Utah is pleased to highlight a recent collaboration between Wasatch Roasting Company and Nurture the Creative Mind, two Ogden-based institutions who believe in boosting local communities.
Issue Areas: Participatory Democracy
Dec 22, 2020

Aaron Kinikini is no longer employed by the ACLU of Utah.

Aaron Kinikini is no longer employed by the ACLU of Utah.
Jun 04, 2020

Don’t Shut Down Our Voices | A statement from Black Lives Matter Utah and the ACLU of Utah

A statement from Black Lives Matter Utah and the ACLU of Utah
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal System, First Amendment
May 14, 2020

Update on the Petition for Extraordinary Relief Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

In a filing on Wednesday with the Utah Supreme Court, the ACLU of Utah, the Disability Law Center, and the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers requested voluntary dismissal of the remaining counties from the current lawsuit.
Issue Areas: Prisons & Jails
Mar 26, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 Recommendations for Utah Sheriffs

The ACLU of Utah has called on all sheriffs in Utah to exercise their authority to protect the people who are, will soon become, and who may remain incarcerated during the current pandemic.
Issue Areas: Prisons & Jails
Mar 21, 2020

PRESS RELASE: COVID-19 and the Criminal Justice System in Utah

Therefore, we urge you to partner with local public health experts in developing informed, immediately actionable steps to ensure that public safety and public health are as protected as possible.
Issue Areas: Prisons & Jails
Oct 22, 2019

ACLU of Utah Plaintiffs Granted Major Victory in Weber County Gang Injunction Case

In a recent ruling, the federal District Court for the District of Utah awarded a major victory to Leland McCubbin and Daniel Lucero in a case involving Weber County’s actions in obtaining and serving a so-called gang injunction on them.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice, Criminal Legal System
Jul 08, 2019

ACLU of Utah Statement on Facial Recognition Searches of Utah’s Driver’s License Database by Law Enforcement

Reports that state agencies allowed federal immigration and local law enforcement agents to run thousands of facial recognition searches using Utah’s driver’s license database is concerning to us and should be alarming to anyone who values privacy and due process.