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Apr 14, 2014

Curious Cop Downloaded Hundreds of Private Prescription Records Because He Could

Today, the ACLU and ACLU of Utah filed an amicus brief in support of a Utah paramedic whose Fourth Amendment rights were violated when police swept up his confidential prescription records in a dragnet...

Apr 4, 2014

Utahns Offer Input on Criminal Justice System Reform

A public hearing held by the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice helped facilitate a discussion on criminal policy changes.

"We believe that it is possible to achieve...

A public hearing held by the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice helped facilitate a discussion on criminal policy changes.

"We believe that it is possible to achieve...

Mar 13, 2014

Court Hears Arguments in Marriage Equality Case

On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, U.S. Federal Judge Kimball heard oral arguments in the ACLU of Utah’s case Evans et al. v. State of Utah et al. We argued that Utah must recognize the marriages of all...

Mar 5, 2014

To Protect Privacy, Utah Attorney General Gives Away Some of His Power

In February 2014, the attorney general for the state of Utah did something remarkable, something that law enforcement officials hardly ever do: He willingly gave away some of his power.

The...

In February 2014, the attorney general for the state of Utah did something remarkable, something that law enforcement officials hardly ever do: He willingly gave away some of his power.

The...

Feb 19, 2014

My Liberation Is Bound With Yours

A couple of newsletters ago, I discussed the importance of recognizing the interdependence of everyone’s rights. I ended my thoughts with this quote by Lila Watson, “If you have come here to help me...

Nov 20, 2013

Alone and Afraid: Children Held in Solitary Confinement and Isolation

blog-kidsolitary-500x280 This morning, the national...