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.

Jun 24, 2022

Press Release: The Supreme Court of the United States of America Issues Devastating Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

The ACLU of Utah released this statement in response to the Supreme Court of the United States of America issuing a devastating decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Read it here!
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom, Gender Equality
Court Cases: Planned Parenthood Association of Utah v. Miner (2019)
Jun 20, 2019

Press Statement on Today’s Court Decision in 18-Week Ban Case

This case will ultimately be decided on relevant facts and legal precedent, and both make clear that this ban violates the rights of Utah women.
Issue Areas: Gender Equality
Court Cases: Planned Parenthood Association of Utah v. Miner (2019)
Apr 18, 2019

Federal Judge Enters Injunction Allowing Abortion After 18 Weeks to Continue in Utah

Today, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Judge Clark Waddoups entered a preliminary injunction to stop enforcement of H.B. 136, a harmful law that bans abortion after 18 weeks.
Issue Areas: Gender Equality
Court Cases: Planned Parenthood Association of Utah v. Miner (2019)
Mar 14, 2019

ACLU of Utah Says Lawsuit Inevitable if 18-Week Abortion Ban Is Signed into Law

The ACLU of Utah believes that laws banning abortion prior to viability, like HB136, are in clear violation of a woman’s constitutionally protected right to an abortion.
Issue Areas: Gender Equality
Court Cases: Planned Parenthood Association of Utah v. Miner (2019)