ACLU of Utah

Moving Justice Forward For 60 Years!

Coming to a September Pride Festival or Community Event Near You!

Aug 08, 2018

Every day and throughout the state the ACLU of Utah is working to protect our freedoms and educate the public about crucial civil liberties issues.

ACLU of Utah opposes work requirements in Utah Medicaid waiver proposal

Aug 03, 2018

On Friday, August 4, 2018, the ACLU of Utah submitted a public statement in opposition to the work requirements requested in the "1115 Primary Care Network Demonstration Waiver."

20th Anniversary of East High GSA v. Board of Education

Jul 26, 2018

Two decades ago when a handful of East High School students decided to organize a gay-straight alliance, they had no idea what they would unleash. Join us for a panel discussion including two of the original student plaintiffs. Fri. Aug. 3, 6:00 p.m., Utah Pride Center, 1380 Main St. SLC UT 84115

Request ACLU Legal Observers

Jul 17, 2018

If your organization is planning a protest, demonstration, rally or other type of free speech event, in or around Salt Lake County, you may request ACLU of Utah legal observers to witness and document interactions between event participants and law enforcement officers. It is important to note that our legal observers will not intervene in the event of law enforcement misconduct or civil rights violations, but will document such misconduct for later review and possible action.

Creating Safety For Gender Diverse Youth In Schools (7/12/18)

Jul 09, 2018

We have teamed up with the Utah Pride Center to create a special training, led by trans advocates and trans youth, about creating safe learning environments for trans students in Utah schools. Thursday, July 12, 5-8pm, Utah Pride Center, 1380 Main Street, SLC

Historic June 2018 Primary Election in San Juan County, UT

Jun 22, 2018

On Tuesday June 26th voters in San Juan County, Utah will go to the polls to cast their votes in a historic primary election. This will be the first election using new district boundaries for the county commission and school board. These new districts were created after a lawsuit filed by the Navajo Nation successfully challenged the previous district boundaries.

Families Belong Together

Jun 20, 2018

With nearly 2,000 immigrant children separated from their parents in just six weeks alone, there is an unprecedented human rights disaster unfolding at our border. The ACLU of Utah has created this resource page to provide information including action alerts and upcoming rallies and protests in Utah.

Youth Leadership and Activism Conference (6/23/18)

Jun 15, 2018

Unviersity of Utah, Salt Lake City. Free and open to ages 14-19. Come learn practical activism skills!

The ACLU of Utah operates through public education, legal advocacy, litigation, and lobbying to ensure the constitutional rights and freedoms of everyone living in or visiting Utah.

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Coming to a September Pride Festival or Community Event Near You!

Every day and throughout the state the ACLU of Utah is working to protect our freedoms and educate the public about crucial civil liberties issues.

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