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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Utah has long been a leader in safe, reliable elections that are free from fraud and unnecessary barriers. HB300 threatens that reality by adding burdensome voting requirements.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah (ACLU of Utah) strongly urges Gov. Spencer Cox to veto SB199, Guardianship Amendments, a sweeping and damaging bill that threatens to strip critical rights from Utahns with disabilities.
"Utah is undoing a law passed unanimously just five years ago. HB226 subjects immigrants and refugees—including green card holders and longtime lawful residents— to deportation proceedings for minor offenses, with little chance for relief.
Rep. Lee’s obsession with banning Pride symbols makes it clear: this isn’t just about flags, but about othering and erasing LGBTQ+ people from public life. Read Here.