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The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah is calling out law enforcement's actions at recent protests for an overwhelming demonstration of militarized, state-sanctioned police violence. Officials say their legal observers saw a concerning pattern of viewpoint discrimination and disproportionate and militarized police action in response to protest and free speech criticizing leaders and law enfor

The ACLU has dropped its lawsuit against county jails in Utah over the coronavirus, but will still go after the Utah Department of Corrections.  In a brief to the Utah Supreme Court, the ACLU says the county jails are taking adequate measure to prevent outbreaks at their facilities and to reduce inmate populations.  ...

Groups supporting legal abortion in Utah say they have a great deal of support in their fight against new abortion restrictions in the state. Kerrie Galloway of Planned Parenthood of Utah said yesterday that pregnant women don't need more hurdles thrown up by state lawmakers...

The ACLU is threatening potential legal action against Salt Lake County over the way it enforces homeless camp cleanups. In a letter sent to the county health department, the District Attorney's Office and Mayor Jenny Wilson, the organization accuses the county of violating due process rights for homeless individuals...

Opponents of a law that would ban abortion after 18 weeks are planning to sue, after Utah's Governor Gary Herbert signed the bill on Monday.  The A-C-L-U said in a statement that their challenges to House Bill 136 will argue that pre-viability abortion restrictions are unconstitutional.  ...