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Mar 06, 2023
Mar 06, 2023
Veto Letter to Governor Cox on Two Birth Certificate Bills
The ACLU of Utah issued two letters urging Gov. Cox to veto two bills relating to birth certificates and identification documents.
Issue Areas:
State Advocacy, LGBTQ+ Equality, Student & Youth Rights, First Amendment, Immigrants' Rights
Dec 18, 2018
Dec 18, 2018
Disability Law Center and ACLU Reach Settlement to Strengthen Legal Representation for Guardianship Hearings in Utah
In November 2018, the Disability Law Center and the ACLU reached a settlement with the State of Utah to strengthen legal protections for adults with disabilities involved in guardianship proceedings with their parents.
Issue Areas:
Student & Youth Rights
Court Cases:
Disability Law Center v. Utah (2017)
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
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