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.

May 23, 2023

Southern Utah Drag Stars File Lawsuit Challenging the City of St. George’s Censorship of Drag Performances

The Southern Utah Drag Stars, represented by the ACLU of Utah, ACLU national, and the law firm Jenner and Block, are taking legal action against the City of St. George, Utah for censoring their family-friendly drag performances.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality, First Amendment
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
Aug 19, 2022

Utah Court Blocks the Law Banning Trans Girls From Competing on Girls' Sports Teams.

Utah court blocks the law banning trans girls from competing on girls' sports teams. Read here.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality
Court Cases: Roe v. Utah High School Activities Association (2022)
Jun 03, 2022

Utah Pride Center and ACLU Utah Response Urging Principals to Ignore Harmful "Guidance” that will Hurt Trans Students

Utah Pride Center and ACLU Utah urge principals to ignore harmful ”guidance” that will hurt trans students.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality
Court Cases: Roe v. Utah High School Activities Association (2022)
May 31, 2022

Utah Families File Lawsuit Challenging the State’s Ban on Transgender Girls Playing School Sports

ACLU Utah, NCLR, and the firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati are representing Utah Families in Lawsuit Challenging the State’s Ban on Transgender Girls Playing School Sports.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality
Mar 25, 2022

ACLU of Utah Statement on the Legislative Override of H.B. 11

We are deeply disappointed and saddened at today's votes by the Utah Legislature to discriminate against transgender youth to exclude them from participating fully in sports.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality
Mar 22, 2022

Thank You Letter to Gov. Spencer Cox for Vetoing H.B. 11

Discriminating against transgender athletes not only prevents them from experiencing the sense of confidence and inclusion associated with participating in sport, but it also compounds the exclusion and trauma far too many transgender Utahns already experience.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality
Feb 07, 2022

ACLU of Utah Comments on Gender Identity Guidance

We believe that any guidance adopted by the Utah State Board of Education should follow the evolving medical evidence and legal standards around gender identity.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality