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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 2, 2023

The Impact of Your School Board

Voting Rights

Whether you have kids in school or not, the decisions of school board members affect you.

Whether you have kids in school or not, the decisions of school board members affect you.

I-VOTED-Blog
I-VOTED-Blog
May 1, 2023

When Complaining About a Public Official Can Land You in Jail

Free Speech

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."
May 1, 2023

Pronouns: Little words that make a big difference

LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights

Adding in a pronoun line on printed materials like business cards and blog credentials can help create a more inclusive space for everyone.

Adding in a pronoun line on printed materials like business cards and blog credentials can help create a more inclusive space for everyone.

Image of a shirt with a pronoun tag that reads, "they/them"
Image of a shirt with a pronoun tag that reads, "they/them"
Apr 27, 2023

At Liberty Podcast: Why and How Trans Hate is Spreading

LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights

Catch an update from Chase Strangio, the ACLU’s Deputy Director for Trans Justice with the ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Project, because losing track of what’s happening or losing energy in the fight against these...

Catch an update from Chase Strangio, the ACLU’s Deputy Director for Trans Justice with the ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Project, because losing track of what’s happening or losing energy in the fight against these...

Trans Rights Are Human Rights protest sign held by someone at a rally.
Trans Rights Are Human Rights protest sign held by someone at a rally.
Apr 26, 2023

At Liberty Podcast: Minnesota Just Restored Voting Rights for 55,000 People

Voting Rights

In order to live up the full ideal of a constitutional democracy, everyone must be given the right and access to vote.

In order to live up the full ideal of a constitutional democracy, everyone must be given the right and access to vote.

Person voting on election day
Person voting on election day
Apr 26, 2023

National Crisis in Policing Awaits United Nations Delegation

Smart Justice

U.N. experts must produce an objective roadmap of recommendations that will radically reform law enforcement.

U.N. experts must produce an objective roadmap of recommendations that will radically reform law enforcement.

The United Nations Human Rights Council during a meeting at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
The United Nations Human Rights Council during a meeting at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.