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.

Jul 11, 2022

Utah Court Grants Preliminary Injunction on Trigger Law

A Utah state court today granted Planned Parenthood Association of Utah’s request for a preliminary injunction (PI). Abortion services will continue in Utah.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom, Gender Equality
Jun 27, 2022

Utah Court Blocks Abortion Ban, Abortion Services to Resume in State

Valentina De Fex, Senior Staff Attorney for the ACLU of Utah, shared the following statement in response to the court issuing the temporary restraining order blocking a 2020 abortion ban that took effect late Friday.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom, Gender Equality
Jun 25, 2022

Press Release: ACLU Represents Planned Parenthood in a Lawsuit in Utah to Block the Trigger Ban

ACLU of Utah represents Planned Parenthood in a lawsuit in Utah to block the trigger ban.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom, Gender Equality
Court Cases: Planned Parenthood Association of Utah v. State of Utah (2022)
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)