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.

Press Release: ACLU Represents Planned Parenthood in a Lawsuit in Utah to Block the Trigger Ban

ACLU of Utah represents Planned Parenthood in a lawsuit in Utah to block the trigger ban.

Press Release: The Supreme Court of the United States of America Issues Devastating Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

The ACLU of Utah released this statement in response to the Supreme Court of the United States of America issuing a devastating decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Read it here!

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

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

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

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

ACLU of Utah Submits Amicus Brief in Utah v. Valdez at Utah Supreme Court

The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah and the national office of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in the case of Utah v. Valdez, which will be argued in front of the Supreme Court

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