Press

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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Press Release: ACLU Represents Planned Parenthood in a Lawsuit in Utah to Block the Trigger Ban

ACLU of Utah represents Planned Parenthood in a lawsuit in Utah to block the trigger ban.

June 25, 2022

Press Release: The Supreme Court of the United States of America Issues Devastating Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

The ACLU of Utah released this statement in response to the Supreme Court of the United States of America issuing a devastating decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Read it here!

June 24, 2022

Utah Pride Center and ACLU Utah Response Urging Principals to Ignore Harmful "Guidance” that will Hurt Trans Students

Utah Pride Center and ACLU Utah urge principals to ignore harmful ”guidance” that will hurt trans students.

June 3, 2022

Utah Families File Lawsuit Challenging the State’s Ban on Transgender Girls Playing School Sports

ACLU Utah, NCLR, and the firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati are representing Utah Families in Lawsuit Challenging the State’s Ban on Transgender Girls Playing School Sports.

May 31, 2022

ACLU of Utah Statement on the Legislative Override of H.B. 11

We are deeply disappointed and saddened at today's votes by the Utah Legislature to discriminate against transgender youth to exclude them from participating fully in sports.

March 25, 2022

Thank You Letter to Gov. Spencer Cox for Vetoing H.B. 11

Discriminating against transgender athletes not only prevents them from experiencing the sense of confidence and inclusion associated with participating in sport, but it also compounds the exclusion and trauma far too many transgender Utahns already experience.

March 22, 2022