ACLU of Utah

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Job Posting: Legislative and Policy Counsel

Oct 13, 2021

The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah seeks a full-time Legislative and Policy Counsel position. This position leads the organization’s state legislative advocacy and has primary responsibility for administrative advocacy at the state level.

2021 Youth Activist Scholarship

Sep 29, 2021

For the past fourteen years, the ACLU of Utah has celebrated and recognized emerging young leaders in our state. This year, we are proud to announce that four graduating seniors received $4,500 in financial assistance through the ACLU of Utah’s 2021 Youth Activist Scholarship Program.

ACLU of Utah Block Parties - 2021

Sep 24, 2021

The ACLU of Utah is going on tour! We are hosting two community block parties on opposite ends of the state, and you’re invited. We haven’t held an in-person block party in more than two years, so you bet we’re excited to see you! Can’t make it in-person? You can also join virtually! We will be requiring masks at our in-person events and putting COVID-safety precautions in place. We hope you will join us as we safely celebrate the work we’ve done, with your support, to advance civil rights and liberties in Utah. Check out all the details below and make sure you RSVP as capacity is limited for in-person events.

Job Posting: Intake Coordinator

Sep 16, 2021

The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah seeks to hire a passionate and innovative Intake Coordinator to build upon our past and current system for reviewing, processing, responding to, and internally addressing requests for help by individuals who live in, visit, or pass through the State of Utah.

Fighting Texas' Radical Abortion Ban

Sep 14, 2021

Abortion is safe, legal, and accessible in Utah right now and we intend to keep it that way.

Job Notice: Paralegal

Sep 07, 2021

The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah seeks a full-time position of Paralegal within its Legal Department. The ACLU of Utah’s Legal Department litigates in trial and appellate courts at the state and federal levels to protect the civil rights and civil liberties of all individuals in Utah. The Legal Department maintains an active litigation case load across a variety of issues and engages in other forms of legal advocacy outside of the courtroom.

Back to School with Know Your Rights

Aug 26, 2021

With students returning to school this month, the ACLU of Utah wants to remind everyone that students do not check their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse door. Public schools have a responsibility to create a safe and equitable learning environment for ALL students. We have collected local and national ACLU Know Your Rights materials to help students maintain their rights at school.

Press Release: ACLU of Utah and Holland & Hart Settle Civil Rights Lawsuit on Behalf of Donna Miller

Jul 13, 2021

ACLU of Utah and Holland & Hart Settle Civil Rights Lawsuit on Behalf of Donna Miller SALT LAKE CITY (July 14, 2021) – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Foundation, Inc. (ACLU) and Holland & Hart LLP announced a settlement in a civil rights lawsuit filed against the Murray City Police Department on behalf of Donna Miller, a 62-year-old Black woman.

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

ACLU of Utah Block Parties - 2021

The ACLU of Utah is going on tour! We are hosting two community block parties on opposite ends of the state, and you’re invited. We haven’t held an in-person block party in more than two years, so you bet we’re excited to see you! Can’t make it in-person? You can also join virtually! We will be requiring masks at our in-person events and putting COVID-safety precautions in place. We hope you will join us as we safely celebrate the work we’ve done, with your support, to advance civil rights and liberties in Utah. Check out all the details below and make sure you RSVP as capacity is limited for in-person events.

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Love Your Rights Training Series

The ACLU of Utah is excited to announce a new series of educational events in 2021 to promote the ACLU’s library of “Know Your Rights” guides and information for all Utahns. The second event will be Episode 2: "Your Right to Protest," on Tuesday, June 29 at 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. MDT

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