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.

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)
Nov 02, 2018

ACLU of Utah Urges County Clerks to Increase Visibility and Awareness of Election Day Registration

As Election Day approaches on November 6, the ACLU of Utah urges county clerks in Utah to increase visibility and awareness of Election Day Registration on their websites and in their training.
Issue Areas: Participatory Democracy
Oct 11, 2018

ACLU Survey Finds Some Counties in Utah Unprepared for Election Day Registration this November

The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah (ACLU of Utah) today expressed concerns on whether all county clerks are ready to implement these modifications.
Issue Areas: Participatory Democracy
Aug 03, 2018

ACLU of Utah opposes work requirements in Utah Medicaid waiver proposal

On Friday, August 4, 2018, the ACLU of Utah submitted a public statement in opposition to the work requirements requested in the "1115 Primary Care Network Demonstration Waiver."
Issue Areas: Disability Rights
Jul 03, 2018

Utah Pride Center and ACLU of Utah to Host Special Training to Safeguard Gender Diverse Youth in Utah Schools

On July 12, theACLU of Utah and Utah Pride Center will conduct a special training taught by trans advocates and trans youth about how to create safe learning environments for trans students at school. 
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality
Jun 22, 2018

Historic June 2018 Primary Election in San Juan County, UT

On Tuesday June 26th voters in San Juan County, Utah will go to the polls to cast their votes in a historic primary election. 
Issue Areas: Participatory Democracy
Court Cases: Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission v. San Juan County et al (2016)
May 30, 2018

ACLU of Utah and Disability Law Center File Lawsuit To Make Jail Standards Public

The ACLU of Utah Foundation, Inc. filed a lawsuit Utah state court seeking the public release of standards that govern the operation of the Davis County Jail.
Issue Areas: Prisons & Jails
Court Cases: ACLU of Utah Foundation and Disability Law Center v. Davis County (2018)
May 15, 2018

ACLU of Utah Sues Daggett County Jailers and State Corrections Officials Over Pattern of Abuse

On May 16, 2018, the American Civil Liberties of Utah Foundation, Inc. filed a lawsuit on behalf of Dustin Porter and Steven Drollette (“Plaintiffs”) seeking damages and injunctive relief for a pattern of severe cruelty against them while they were incarcerated at the Daggett County.
Issue Areas: Prisons & Jails
Court Cases: Porter v. Daggett County (2018)
May 04, 2018

ACLU of Utah Statement on the Release of the Body Camera Footage of the April 18th Police-Involved Shooting of Delorean Pikyavit

Releasing the body-camera footage does not change the fact that Delorean Pikyavit lost his life during a tragic encounter with the police.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal System, Racial Justice