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.
For media inquiries or questions, email Aaron Welcher at [email protected] or fill out our media inquiry/press distribution list form.
A threat to anyone’s First Amendment rights is a threat to yours. HB401 uses vague, overbroad language, like 'adult-oriented performances,' to criminalize expressive art. Utah is becoming a state of censorship attacking art, culture, and political speech—all protected by the First Amendment.
Based on our state’s unique history and the text of our constitution, our brief underscores that cruel and unusual punishment and unnecessary rigor have no place in our criminal legal system. Read Here.
HB 252 puts trans youth at risk of harm by denying them appropriate housing in correctional and secure care facilities. Oftentimes, trans youth are caught in the criminal legal system due to facing hardships like being unhoused. Read Here.
Everyone's rights are undermined when anyone's rights are jeopardized. Elected officials are invading every facet of our lives. Read Here.
"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.