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.

Media Advisory: Utah Supreme Court; Oral Arguments on the Injunction Blocking the “Trigger Ban”

On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, the Utah Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Planned Parenthood Association of Utah v. State of Utah.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU of Utah Releases Comprehensive Report on Language Access Policies in Utah's Law Enforcement Agencies

"Translation & Interpretation as a Right: Examining Language Access Policies Across Utah's Law Enforcement Landscape”, is a comprehensive analysis that scrutinizes the current language access policies of LEAs, including sheriff's offices, police departments, and the Utah Highway Patrol.

BREAKING: A WIN FOR SOUTHERN UTAH DRAG STARS IN COURT; JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION FOR EVENT PERMIT

Southern Utah Drag Stars will hold its family-friendly drag performance event in St. George, Utah.

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.

Media Advisory: Community Members Gather To Discuss The Future Of Abortion Care In Utah 

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) and The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Foundation, Inc. (ACLU of Utah) are hosting a press conference prior to a rally.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

BREAKING: COURT BLOCKS IMPLEMENTATION OF UTAH LAW THAT FUNCTIONALLY BANS ABORTION

Abortion remains legal up to 18 weeks of pregnancy and accessible at licensed clinics in the state. 

Abortion Rights Advocates Urge Utah District Court to Block Functional Abortion Ban 

Today, we made clear to the Court that H.B. 467 is an unconstitutional abortion ban that would have a catastrophic impact on the lives and health of Utahns.

Media Advisory: Abortion Clinic Ban Preliminary Injunction Hearing on Friday, April 28

A court hearing will occur tomorrow regarding the preliminary injunction request to block HB 467, a law that would functionally ban abortion in the state.

Reproductive Freedom Advocates in Utah File New Challenge to HB 467

Read our press release about litigation challenging HB 467, a law that functionally eliminates access to abortion in Utah.