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ACLU of Utah - 2020 Year In Review

Nov 18, 2020

ACLU of Utah - 2020 Year In Review Check out this video showcasing the many achievements by the ACLU of Utah staff during 2020.

Free Speech Rights of Public and Charter School Teachers and Staff in Utah

Nov 15, 2020

Like students, public school teachers and staff retain First Amendment rights in school settings. However, because teachers and school staff are public employees, these rights are not as broad as those of students. Below is a short guide on free speech rights of teachers and employees at public and charter schools in Utah. Nothing in this document should be construed as legal advice. If you have a specific concern, please reach out to the ACLU of Utah or an attorney.

Campaign for Smart Justice Legislative Policy Fellowship

Nov 09, 2020

Are you impacted by Utah’s probation or parole system? Do you want to see change in Utah’s criminal legal system? The ACLU of Utah is hiring a Smart Justice Legislative Policy Fellow who will work to change Utah laws to make community supervision a more fair and just system for all Utahns.

Press Release: More than Half of County Clerk Websites in Utah Score over 90% in Survey of Election Information

Oct 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | A week before the 2020 election, the ACLU of Utah is releasing a detailed survey of the election webpages operated by the state’s county clerks. In Utah, county clerks are responsible for organizing elections in each of the state’s 29 counties, wielding considerable authority over how, when, and where residents receive their ballots and cast their votes.

Fall 2020 - Liberty Reporter Newsmagazine

Oct 23, 2020

The Fall 2020 issue of Liberty Reporter newsmagazine is out--with a cover story on how we can sustain the energy of this summer's protests and marches into the 2020 Election.

Elections "Ask Me Anything" with Niki Venugopal

Oct 22, 2020

Check out all the "Ask Me Anything" videos from the the ACLU's Election Protection Team...

ACLU of Utah: Know Your Voting Rights

Oct 16, 2020

It's election season! To help you out, the ACLU of Utah created a new "Know Your Voting Rights" brochure that is full of useful information about how to 1) Register to vote, 2) Vote by mail, 3) Return your ballot, and 4) Make sure your ballot gets counted.

ACLU of Utah: Answering the Call

Oct 16, 2020

As the entire world has been turned upside down by COVID-19, it is probably no surprise that the ACLU of Utah is doing something unique to raise much-needed funds to support our legal, advocacy, and community outreach work throughout Utah. This year, in lieu of hosting a physical or virtual event for our supporters, we have created Answering the Call.

The ACLU of Utah operates through public education, legal advocacy, litigation, and lobbying to ensure the constitutional rights and freedoms of everyone living in or visiting Utah.