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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National ACLU Post-Election Day Statement

In response to Donald Trump’s election as president of the United States, ACLU executive director Anthony D. Romero had the following statement:

November 9, 2016

Appeals Board rejects ACLU request for release of Mohamed shooting footage

“This information should be made public; we will appeal this decision.”

October 26, 2016

ACLU of Utah Statement on "Operation Diversion"

“Operation Diversion” resembles other novel multi-agency approaches utilized in cities across the country, which have been previously praised by the ACLU of Utah as an improvement upon traditional drug enforcement operations.

October 4, 2016

ACLU of Utah Response to Recent Developments in Abdi Mohamed Shooting Investigation

The ACLU of Utah is disappointed that the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s office continues to refuse to release body camera and surveillance video footage of the February 2016 shooting of then-17-year-old Abdi Mohamed.

August 10, 2016

ACLU Joins Lawsuit to Defend Confidential Medical Records from Warrantless Federal DEA Searches

ACLU joins lawsuit to protect Utahns' prescription drug records from the feds!

July 27, 2016

Attorney General Office Will Not “Investigate” Activist Groups Involved in Bears Ears Advocacy

The Utah A.G.’s office responded to an ACLU of Utah letter expressing concerns about the possible First Amendment implications of an investigation into advocacy groups involved in the dispute over a Bears Ears national monument.

July 14, 2016