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.

Apr 02, 2021

Joint Statement on Victory in Davis County Jail Standards Case

This victory comes after the ACLU of Utah Foundation (ACLU of Utah) and Disability Law Center (DLC) filed a lawsuit in 2018 against Davis County to gain access to the standards for operating local and county jails.
Issue Areas: Prisons & Jails
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
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)