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As the leading civil rights organization in our state, the ACLU of Wyoming believes in keeping the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

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May 6, 2023

Thank you, Wyoming.  

A lot happened this year, particularly when it comes to abortion access and trans rights.  

By Antonio Serrano

A lot happened this year, particularly when it comes to abortion access and trans rights.  

By Antonio Serrano
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Antonio
May 5, 2023

Conversation Guide for Discussing Abortion Rights

Those of us who care about reproductive freedom have to get engaged. We have to start talking.

Those of us who care about reproductive freedom have to get engaged. We have to start talking.

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holiday dinner table with hands passing food
May 3, 2023

Defend the right to read and learn freely

Elected leaders at every level of government are denying people of all ages one of our most crucial freedoms, we must fight back.

Elected leaders at every level of government are denying people of all ages one of our most crucial freedoms, we must fight back.

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right to learn banner
May 2, 2023

The Sneaky Way the Police Could Abuse Their Power to Restrict Free Speech

The Supreme Court needs to hear a case out of Texas in order to protect people arrested for exercising their constitutional right to free expression and protest.

The Supreme Court needs to hear a case out of Texas in order to protect people arrested for exercising their constitutional right to free expression and protest.

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Businessman in handcuffs
May 2, 2023

State Supreme Courts Offer the Best Chance to Advance Rights

Through litigation and engagement strategies, we’re turning to the states to protect our liberties where federal courts have failed.
Through litigation and engagement strategies, we’re turning to the states to protect our liberties where federal courts have failed.
A map of the United States with a gavel on it.
A map of the United States with a gavel on it.
May 1, 2023

When Complaining About a Public Official Can Land You in Jail

The time is ripe for the Supreme Court to declare that the First Amendment categorically bars criminal prosecution for defamation of public officials.

The time is ripe for the Supreme Court to declare that the First Amendment categorically bars criminal prosecution for defamation of public officials.

Robert Frese standing in a livingroom wearing a black t-shirt with a message in white lettering reading "EXETER POLICE LIE."
Robert Frese standing in a livingroom wearing a black t-shirt with a message in white lettering reading "EXETER POLICE LIE."