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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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ACLU of Utah Reactions: No Death Penalty Repeal this year

“We are very proud of the progress we made – and this effort is far from over!”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 10, 2016                            

DEATH PENALTY REPEAL STALLS ON FINAL DAY OF UTAH LEGISLATIVE SESSION 

March 11, 2016

ACLU of Utah Statement on SLCPD’s Shooting of Abdi Muhamed

The ACLU of Utah joins Salt Lake City community members in calling for a full investigation of the recent shooting of 17-year-old Abdi Muhamed by Salt Lake City police officers.

For Immediate Release:
February 29, 2016 

February 29, 2016