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 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)
Feb 21, 2018

Settlement Announced in Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission v. San Juan County

The ACLU of Utah reached a positive settlement agreement regarding plaintiffs’ claims that San Juan County did not provide effective language assistance to Navajo-speaking voters and that Navajo voters had unequal voting opportunities.
Issue Areas: Participatory Democracy, Racial Justice
Court Cases: Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission v. San Juan County et al (2016)
Sep 12, 2017

Voting Rights Lawsuit Over Navajo Voting Rights in San Juan County to Advance to Trial

U.S. District Court Judge Jill Parrish issued a decision allowing the lawsuit to proceed to a trial on the merits of the plaintiffs’ claims that San Juan County is not providing effective language assistance to Navajo-speaking voters.
Issue Areas: Participatory Democracy, Racial Justice
Court Cases: Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission v. San Juan County et al (2016)