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About Our Press and Media Relations

Freedom of the press is part of the fabric of our democracy. It acts as a check against government power and a tool for enabling the public to make informed decisions. This is why we make media relations an essential facet of our work.

The ACLU of Utah has a Communications team to handle media inquiries and requests for comment. Our affiliate is mentioned in over 1.5K media stories per year. 

Media Contact

Aaron Welcher, Communications Director

For media inquiries or questions, email Aaron Welcher at [email protected] or fill out our media inquiry/press distribution list form.

Press Releases

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ACLU of Utah Statement on "Operation Diversion"

“Operation Diversion” resembles other novel multi-agency approaches utilized in cities across the country, which have been previously praised by the ACLU of Utah as an improvement upon traditional drug enforcement operations.

October 4, 2016