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WASHINGTON — Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), had the following reaction to The Associated Press’ call of the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump
Language access is not just a matter of convenience—it’s a civil right. Language Access is Voter Access, and this election, we are focused on empowering voters, including LEP individuals, by ensuring they know their rights and have the resources to make informed decisions. Read Here.
Abortion remains legal up to 18 weeks of pregnancy and is accessible at licensed clinics in the state. Read full release here.
"Prisons and jails house some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The failure to provide adequate language services in our jails and prisons effectively denies LEP individuals their rights and jeopardizes their safety and well-being,” said Andrea Daniela Jimenez Flores. Read here!
No state, including Utah, can declare that its laws preempt conflicting federal laws, much less the U.S. Constitution. Read the entire release here!