Press Releases

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ACLU of Utah Files Lawsuit Demanding Information About Muslim Ban Implementation

The ACLU of Utah filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) demanding government documents related to the chaotic on-the-ground implementation of President Trump’s executive orders related to foreign travel.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Utah to Law Enforcement Agencies: Be Wary of Involvement with ICE

The ACLU of Utah today sent a letter to all 153 law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Utah, advising them to carefully exercise discretion in complying with requests for resources and cooperation by the federal Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) agency. 
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights