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.
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Mar 08, 2023
Mar 08, 2023
Veto Letter to Governor Cox on H.B. 427
Read our latest press release on our veto letter to Gov Cox on H.B. 427, highlighting our concerns.
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
Mar 03, 2023
Jan 27, 2023
Aug 24, 2022
Aug 24, 2022
The ACLU of Utah, ACLU National Prison Project Urge Governor Cox and Utah Department of Corrections Director Nielson to Address the Medical Crisis in Utah Prisons
ACLU of Utah, National Prison Project of the ACLU call on Governor Cox and UDC Director Nielson to take urgent and immediate action on state prisons receiving medical services.
Aug 19, 2022
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
Aug 18, 2022
Aug 18, 2022
ACLU UTAH Joins National ACLU to File an Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act
ACLU Utah joined the national ACLU organization to file an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the court to uphold the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Read here.
Issue Areas:
Indigenous Justice
Jul 11, 2022
Jul 11, 2022
Utah Court Grants Preliminary Injunction on Trigger Law
A Utah state court today granted Planned Parenthood Association of Utah’s request for a preliminary injunction (PI). Abortion services will continue in Utah.
Jun 27, 2022
Jun 27, 2022
Utah Court Blocks Abortion Ban, Abortion Services to Resume in State
Valentina De Fex, Senior Staff Attorney for the ACLU of Utah, shared the following statement in response to the court issuing the temporary restraining order blocking a 2020 abortion ban that took effect late Friday.
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