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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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Don’t Shut Down Our Voices | A statement from Black Lives Matter Utah and the ACLU of Utah

A statement from Black Lives Matter Utah and the ACLU of Utah

June 4, 2020

Update on the Petition for Extraordinary Relief Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

In a filing on Wednesday with the Utah Supreme Court, the ACLU of Utah, the Disability Law Center, and the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers requested voluntary dismissal of the remaining counties from the current lawsuit.

May 14, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 Recommendations for Utah Sheriffs

The ACLU of Utah has called on all sheriffs in Utah to exercise their authority to protect the people who are, will soon become, and who may remain incarcerated during the current pandemic.

March 26, 2020

PRESS RELASE: COVID-19 and the Criminal Justice System in Utah

Therefore, we urge you to partner with local public health experts in developing informed, immediately actionable steps to ensure that public safety and public health are as protected as possible.

March 21, 2020

ACLU of Utah Plaintiffs Granted Major Victory in Weber County Gang Injunction Case

In a recent ruling, the federal District Court for the District of Utah awarded a major victory to Leland McCubbin and Daniel Lucero in a case involving Weber County’s actions in obtaining and serving a so-called gang injunction on them.

October 22, 2019

ACLU of Utah Statement on Facial Recognition Searches of Utah’s Driver’s License Database by Law Enforcement

Reports that state agencies allowed federal immigration and local law enforcement agents to run thousands of facial recognition searches using Utah’s driver’s license database is concerning to us and should be alarming to anyone who values privacy and due process.

July 8, 2019