ACLU of Utah Letter to Heber City About “Pride in the Wasatch Back” Banners
Jun 10, 2019
June 10, 2019 Dear Mayor Potter and Heber City Council: The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah (ACLU of Utah) would like to add our perspective to the public discussion about the “Pride in the Wasatch Back” banners displayed on city lampposts on Heber City’s Main Street.
The Quiet Force: Film screening and Panel Discussion
Jun 06, 2019
The ACLU of Utah's John Mejia will participate a panel dicussion following the June 14 screening of the film, The Quiet Force, at the Jim Santy Auditorium, (1255 Park Avenue, Park City, UT). This screening is part of the Reel Community Series.
ACLU of Utah Statement on Utah Attorney General’s Agreement with Liberty Defense to Promote a Security Threat Detection System in Utah
May 22, 2019
“We are concerned about the lack of detail and public input behind the Utah Attorney General’s decision to sign an agreement that promotes testing of an experimental, see-through 3D body scanner by Utah law enforcement in our state."
Spring 2019 - Liberty Reporter Newsmagazine
May 10, 2019
The Spring 2019 edition of Liberty Reporter newsmagazine is out--with a cover story on the 19 fatal police shootings in 2018, a recap of the recent Utah Legislative Session, and the announcement of our voting rights and education campaign ahead of the 2020 election.
2019 Youth Activist Scholarship Winners
May 06, 2019
2019 is the 12th year that the ACLU of Utah is awarding scholarships to Utah’s outstanding college-bound high school seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to civil liberties activism.
Job Opening: Voting Rights Coordinator
May 02, 2019
The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah seeks to hire a full-time Voting Rights Coordinator to develop and implement a campaign to educate Utahns about their right to vote, promote participation in upcoming elections, and eliminate undue interference or obstacles to voting.
ACLU of Utah’s 2019 Community Block Party & Awards Ceremony
Apr 18, 2019
On May 16, 2019, the ACLU of Utah will celebrate fighting for justice in our community with a party as we thank our members, friends, and supporters while listening to the tunes of a few local bands.
Press Release: Federal Judge Enters Injunction Allowing Abortion After 18 Weeks to Continue in Utah
Apr 18, 2019
SALT LAKE CITY – Today, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Judge Clark Waddoups entered a preliminary injunction to stop enforcement of H.B. 136, a harmful law that bans abortion after 18 weeks.
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This $3.2 Billion Industry Could Turn Millions of Surveillance Cameras Into an Army of Robot Security Guards
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Lawsuit Challenges Discriminatory Housing Policy in Chesterfield County, Virginia
Jun 4, 2019 | 10:00 am
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Who Controls Our Genes? Congress Is Deciding Right Now and It Could Harm Our Health.
Jun 3, 2019 | 12:00 pm
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Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ Agenda Will Keep Foster Children From Having a Loving Home
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The Government Needs to Get a Warrant if It Wants Access to Our Private Health Information
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