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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 Statement on ‘Back the Blue’ Hate Crime Enhancement in Garfield County

July 12, 2021

Before Vaccine Passports Arrive to Utah, Here Are Our Concerns

As more Utahns gain access to COVID-19 vaccines, a logical next step is to rely on technological credentialing systems—accessed through a smartphone app or website—to confirm whether a person is vaccinated.

May 26, 2021

Media Advisory: ACLU of Utah Statement on COVID-19 in Utah Jails

May 20, 2021 | As we stated in our open letter on April 27, 2021, there have been significant discrepancies in COVID-19 vaccine access for individuals incarcerated in Utah county jails.

May 20, 2021

Media Advisory: ACLU of Utah Request for Universal COVID-19 Vaccine Access in Utah Jails and Prisons

As Utah continues its efforts to defend against COVID-19, including to vaccinate as many people against it as possible, state and local governments must commit to focused efforts within historically underserved and vulnerable populations.

April 27, 2021

The First Amendment Has Not Gone Away in Utah

Let us be clear: the First Amendment has not changed in Utah. The people of Utah today retain the same right to protest and engage in other activities protected by the First Amendment as they did in 2020.

April 20, 2021

Joint Statement on Victory in Davis County Jail Standards Case

This victory comes after the ACLU of Utah Foundation (ACLU of Utah) and Disability Law Center (DLC) filed a lawsuit in 2018 against Davis County to gain access to the standards for operating local and county jails.

April 2, 2021