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.
Read our letter requesting Governor Cox veto Senate Bill 57. It violates Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, the Supremacy Clause. It threatens to exclude Utahns from 'We the People' and weakens protections for our civil rights and liberties. Read here.
We sent a letter to Governor Cox of Utah asking him to veto HB 257, which perpetuates discrimination, needlessly imposes barriers to the everyday needs of people in Utah, and risks harmful and discriminatory enforcement against transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people.
At the ACLU of Utah, we vehemently oppose efforts that threaten to strip away essential components of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from educational institutions. Read full statement here.
The ACLU of Utah vigorously opposed the State's motion for these records and are disappointed with the ruling.
Today, the Utah Supreme Court heard oral arguments in abortion providers’ case challenging the state’s trigger ban.