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Jun 15, 2023

Protecting the Indian Child Welfare Act at the State Level

The Supreme Court issued a landmark victory for tribal sovereignty in Brackeen v. Haaland.

Demonstrators stand outside the US Supreme Court to hear decisions over Indian Child Welfare Act.

Jun 14, 2023

Celebrate Juneteenth 2023 in Utah

Utah will hold a few different celebrations and events, check out a list on here!

Graphic for Juneteenth 2019. It has for fists behind a red, orange, and green backdrop.

Jun 1, 2023

Celebrating Pride & Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights Every Day

Happy Pride Month! It's a time to celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community's history, achievements, and identities. Pride is an ongoing act of resistance, and the ACLU of Utah is committed to fighting for...

By Aaron Welcher

Graphic reading: Happy Pride Month, Utah! with a Pride flag in a heart next to it. With a Utah state next to a rainbow.

May 11, 2023

The Fight for Asylum: An American Imperative

Three advocates discuss how the ACLU shows up for asylum rights, and why they persist in this difficult work.

A photo of Maribel Hernandez Rivera and her husband.

May 11, 2023

Where does the ACLU of Utah stand on people seeking asylum?

Seeking asylum is a legal and human right.

Apr 10, 2023

Liberty Elevated: The Aftermath of Utah's 2023 Legislative Session

Listen to our latest Liberty Elevated episode for a recap and the aftermath of the 2023 Utah legislative session on our civil rights and liberties.

By Aaron Welcher

Listen to our latest Liberty Elevated episode for a recap and the aftermath of the 2023 Utah legislative session on our civil rights and liberties.

By Aaron Welcher

graphic for aclu of utah's latest podcast. Liberty Elevated: The Aftermath of Utah's 2023 Legislative Session