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Sep 05, 2017
Sep 05, 2017
ACLU of Utah Statement on DACA Program Termination
The Trump administration today announced the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program. The DACA program has served as a critical lifeline for nearly 800,000 young immigrants, or “DREAMers,” who came to this country as children,
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Aug 16, 2017
Aug 16, 2017
ACLU of Utah Statement on Operation Rio Grande
The ACLU of Utah has been asked by some community partners and media representatives to share observations about “Operation Rio Grande,” the multi-agency law enforcement effort launched this week in the Rio Grande neighborhood of Salt Lake City.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Legal System
Aug 16, 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
Aug 08, 2017
Aug 08, 2017
Don't Block Constituents on Social Media, ACLU of Utah Warns Federal Delegation
Issue Areas:
Participatory Democracy
Apr 17, 2017
Apr 17, 2017
ACLU of Utah Files Lawsuit Demanding Information About Muslim Ban Implementation
The ACLU of Utah filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) demanding government documents related to the chaotic on-the-ground implementation of President Trump’s executive orders related to foreign travel.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 03, 2017
Mar 27, 2017
Mar 23, 2017
Mar 23, 2017
ACLU of Utah to Law Enforcement Agencies: Be Wary of Involvement with ICE
The ACLU of Utah today sent a letter to all 153 law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Utah, advising them to carefully exercise discretion in complying with requests for resources and cooperation by the federal Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) agency.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Mar 07, 2017
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