Press

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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BREAKING: COURT BLOCKS IMPLEMENTATION OF UTAH LAW THAT FUNCTIONALLY BANS ABORTION

Abortion remains legal up to 18 weeks of pregnancy and accessible at licensed clinics in the state.

May 2, 2023

Abortion Rights Advocates Urge Utah District Court to Block Functional Abortion Ban

Today, we made clear to the Court that H.B. 467 is an unconstitutional abortion ban that would have a catastrophic impact on the lives and health of Utahns.

April 28, 2023

Media Advisory: Abortion Clinic Ban Preliminary Injunction Hearing on Friday, April 28

A court hearing will occur tomorrow regarding the preliminary injunction request to block HB 467, a law that would functionally ban abortion in the state.

April 27, 2023

Reproductive Freedom Advocates in Utah File New Challenge to HB 467

Read our press release about litigation challenging HB 467, a law that functionally eliminates access to abortion in Utah.

April 3, 2023

Veto Letter to Governor Cox on H.B. 427

Read our latest press release on our veto letter to Gov Cox on H.B. 427, highlighting our concerns.

March 8, 2023

Veto Letter to Governor Cox on Two Birth Certificate Bills

The ACLU of Utah issued two letters urging Gov. Cox to veto two bills relating to birth certificates and identification documents.

March 6, 2023