During the 2025 legislative session, we fought tirelessly against unprecedented government overreach to protect your civil rights and liberties. See how your rights were impacted in our 2025 Utah Legislative Report.
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"We need to protect the constitutional rights of all individuals, regardless of their housing status". Read our response to Salt Lake City's “Public Safety Plan"
By joining the lawsuit to overturn this rule, the State of Utah has failed young gender-diverse Utahns, undermining the civil rights of these students who deserve the freedom to live openly and safely in school. Read Here.
Everyone in America, no matter their immigration status, has the right to due process - Governor Cox cannot unilaterally waive that right. Infringing on the right to due process violates the Constitution, undermines civil rights, and jeopardizes public trust in law enforcement. Read Here.
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