ACLU of Utah

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Job Posting: Development Director

Jul 12, 2019

Development Director at the ACLU of Utah: The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah is seeking an experienced, energetic, and innovative Development Director to cultivate the financial capacity and resources necessary for the organization’s continued success and growth.

ACLU of Utah Statement on Facial Recognition Searches of Utah’s Driver’s License Database by Law Enforcement

Jul 08, 2019

“Reports that state agencies allowed federal immigration and local law enforcement agents to run thousands of facial recognition searches using Utah’s driver’s license database is concerning to us and should be alarming to anyone who values privacy and due process.

ACLU of Utah Letter to Heber City About “Pride in the Wasatch Back” Banners

Jun 10, 2019

June 10, 2019 Dear Mayor Potter and Heber City Council: The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah (ACLU of Utah) would like to add our perspective to the public discussion about the “Pride in the Wasatch Back” banners displayed on city lampposts on Heber City’s Main Street.

The Quiet Force: Film screening and Panel Discussion

Jun 06, 2019

The ACLU of Utah's John Mejia will participate a panel dicussion following the June 14 screening of the film, The Quiet Force, at the Jim Santy Auditorium, (1255 Park Avenue, Park City, UT). This screening is part of the Reel Community Series.

ACLU of Utah Statement on Utah Attorney General’s Agreement with Liberty Defense to Promote a Security Threat Detection System in Utah

May 22, 2019

“We are concerned about the lack of detail and public input behind the Utah Attorney General’s decision to sign an agreement that promotes testing of an experimental, see-through 3D body scanner by Utah law enforcement in our state."

Spring 2019 - Liberty Reporter Newsmagazine

May 10, 2019

The Spring 2019 edition of Liberty Reporter newsmagazine is out--with a cover story on the 19 fatal police shootings in 2018, a recap of the recent Utah Legislative Session, and the announcement of our voting rights and education campaign ahead of the 2020 election.

2019 Youth Activist Scholarship Winners

May 06, 2019

2019 is the 12th year that the ACLU of Utah is awarding scholarships to Utah’s outstanding college-bound high school seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to civil liberties activism.

ACLU of Utah’s 2019 Community Block Party & Awards Ceremony

Apr 18, 2019

On May 16, 2019, the ACLU of Utah will celebrate fighting for justice in our community with a party as we thank our members, friends, and supporters while listening to the tunes of a few local bands.

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.

Upcoming Events

Sept. 25-27: First Nations Voting Rights: Planting for the Future

September 25-27 | Join the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission and Rural Utah Project for a conference on fair Federal and State elections in Indian Country.

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