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May 11, 2023

The Fight for Asylum: An American Imperative

Immigrants' Rights
Three advocates discuss how the ACLU shows up for asylum rights, and why they persist in this difficult work.
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.
A photo of Maribel Hernandez Rivera and her husband.
May 11, 2023

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

Immigrants' Rights

Seeking asylum is a legal and human right. 

Seeking asylum is a legal and human right. 

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Apr 10, 2023

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

State Advocacy

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
graphic for aclu of utah's latest podcast. Liberty Elevated: The Aftermath of Utah's 2023 Legislative Session
Mar 17, 2023

Trans Rights Are Women's Rights

LGBTQ+ Equality
Here’s why the rights of trans people are at the heart of gender justice for all.
Here’s why the rights of trans people are at the heart of gender justice for all.
A demonstration sign reading "Support Your Sisters, Not Just Your Cis-ters."
A demonstration sign reading "Support Your Sisters, Not Just Your Cis-ters."
Jan 18, 2023

The Intertwined Future of Attacks on Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

Reproductive Freedom
We’re poised to fight back against state legislative efforts to control our bodies and limit access to essential health care.
We’re poised to fight back against state legislative efforts to control our bodies and limit access to essential health care.
Graphic for ACLU of Utah showing two people holding hands with a transgender pride flag behind them.
Graphic for ACLU of Utah showing two people holding hands with a transgender pride flag behind them.
Nov 21, 2022

Resources for 2SLGBTQ+ People after Ongoing Attacks

LGBTQ+ Equality

In the wake of the Club Q mass shooting, Nick Arteaga, the ACLU of Utah's Trans Rights Organizer, shared a list of resources people can turn to for help.

By Nick Arteaga

In the wake of the Club Q mass shooting, Nick Arteaga, the ACLU of Utah's Trans Rights Organizer, shared a list of resources people can turn to for help.

By Nick Arteaga
A photo of a table at Utah Pride with a table cloth that is a rainbow heart with ACLU in the center.
A photo of a table at Utah Pride with a table cloth that is a rainbow heart with ACLU in the center.