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Vonnegut Estate, Authors, and Student Plaintiffs Take Utah to Court Over the Freedom to Read
In Vonnegut v. Utah, plaintiffs argue that portions of HB29 (Sensitive Material Review Law) are unconstitutionally overbroad in violation of the First Amendment.
Utah’s Civic Ascent: A Voting & Democracy Summit
Join us for a one-day summit designed to help Utahns take a more active role in shaping our democracy. This event will ground you in the current state of voting rights in Utah and show you how every eligible voter can directly influence the systems that impact our lives. That's what we mean by participatory democracy—communities where everyone has the power, tools, and access to take part.
Jan 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM
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 06, 2026
Vonnegut Estate, Authors, and Student Plaintiffs Take Utah to Court Over the Freedom to Read
In Vonnegut v. Utah, plaintiffs argue that portions of HB29 (Sensitive Material Review Law) are unconstitutionally overbroad in violation of the First Amendment.
What To Do When Interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Everyone in America, no matter their citizenship or immigration status, has guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn about your rights when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and how to express them.
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