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What You Can Do as a Bystander During Immigration Enforcement Actions
This Know Your Rights document is your guide on actions you can take as a bystander witnessing immigration enforcement activities.
287(g) Agreements in Utah
A 287(g) agreement gives local police the power to enforce federal immigration law—something they normally cannot do. These agreements turn local officers into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, fueling deportations, racial profiling, and fear in immigrant communities.
Press Releases
Jan 29, 2026
Advocates Launch “No Federal Funding for Homeless Detention Camps” Campaign
We're focusing on Utah’s Anti-Homeless Actions
Jan 26, 2026
Comment on HB331 (an anti-protesting bill)
We urge the Legislature to respect the right to free speech and expression of Utahns and refrain from criminalizing conduct protected by the First Amendment.
Jan 24, 2026
ACLU of Minnesota and National ACLU Demand Immediate Action After Federal Agents Kill Another Person
The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Minnesota strongly condemn this killing and demand these violent and dangerous federal agents immediately withdraw from Minnesota — and other communities across the country.
2026 Utah Legislative Session
Protecting your rights means protecting everyone’s. When elected officials threaten one group’s rights, everyone’s freedom is at risk, including those you care about. When “We The People” take action, we’re doing what’s right.
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