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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.
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"Translation & Interpretation as a Right: Examining Language Access Policies Across Utah's Law Enforcement Landscape”, is a comprehensive analysis that scrutinizes the current language access policies of LEAs, including sheriff's offices, police departments, and the Utah Highway Patrol.
Southern Utah Drag Stars will hold its family-friendly drag performance event in St. George, Utah.
The Southern Utah Drag Stars, represented by the ACLU of Utah, ACLU national, and the law firm Jenner and Block, are taking legal action against the City of St. George, Utah for censoring their family-friendly drag performances.
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) and The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Foundation, Inc. (ACLU of Utah) are hosting a press conference prior to a rally.
Abortion remains legal up to 18 weeks of pregnancy and accessible at licensed clinics in the state.
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.