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Jan 24, 2025
Jan 24, 2025
Comment on HB252 (Transgender State Custody Amendments Bill)
HB 252 puts trans youth at risk of harm by denying them appropriate housing in correctional and secure care facilities. Oftentimes, trans youth are caught in the criminal legal system due to facing hardships like being unhoused. Read Here.
Jan 23, 2025
Jan 23, 2025
Comment on Passage of HB 269 (anti-trans dorm bill) in Utah's House Business and Labor Comittee
Everyone's rights are undermined when anyone's rights are jeopardized. Elected officials are invading every facet of our lives. Read Here.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ+ Equality
Jan 16, 2025
Jan 16, 2025
Comment on to Salt Lake City's “Public Safety Plan"
"We need to protect the constitutional rights of all individuals, regardless of their housing status". Read our response to Salt Lake City's “Public Safety Plan"
Issue Areas:
Criminal Legal System
Jan 09, 2025
Jan 09, 2025
Comment on Judge Striking Down Biden's Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ Students
By joining the lawsuit to overturn this rule, the State of Utah has failed young gender-diverse Utahns, undermining the civil rights of these students who deserve the freedom to live openly and safely in school. Read Here.
Nov 26, 2024
Nov 26, 2024
The ACLU of Utah Comments on the extreme immigration proposal by Governor Cox
Everyone in America, no matter their immigration status, has the right to due process - Governor Cox cannot unilaterally waive that right. Infringing on the right to due process violates the Constitution, undermines civil rights, and jeopardizes public trust in law enforcement. Read Here.
Nov 26, 2024
Nov 26, 2024
ACLU of Utah Names Jason M. Groth as New Legal Director
The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Foundation, Inc. (ACLU of Utah) has named Jason M. Groth its new Legal Director. Read here.
Nov 06, 2024
Nov 06, 2024
ACLU National Responds to Election of Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), had the following reaction to The Associated Press’ call of the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump
Issue Areas:
Participatory Democracy
Oct 24, 2024
Oct 24, 2024
With Election Day Looming, ACLU of Utah Urges Action on Language Access: New Report Issues Recommendations to Overcome Barriers Facing LEP Voters
Language access is not just a matter of convenience—it’s a civil right. Language Access is Voter Access, and this election, we are focused on empowering voters, including LEP individuals, by ensuring they know their rights and have the resources to make informed decisions. Read Here.
Aug 01, 2024
Aug 01, 2024
UTAH SUPREME COURT EXTENDS BLOCK ON STATE’S ABORTION BAN
Abortion remains legal up to 18 weeks of pregnancy and is accessible at licensed clinics in the state. Read full release here.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
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