Press Releases

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. For media inquiries, email [email protected]

Mar 25, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming Asks State Criminal Legal System to Develop Plan to Prevent a Public Health Crisis Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Tthe ACLU of Wyoming is urging state officials to heed public health experts’ advice and immediately develop an evidence-based, proactive plan for the prevention and management of COVID-19 in Wyoming’s jails, detention centers, prisons, ICE facilities and detainee transportation.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Immigrants' Rights, Criminal Legal Reform
Aug 13, 2019

Criminal justice reforms could cut Wyoming prison population in half by 2025, ACLU report says

Wyoming can cut incarceration in half and save millions of dollars by pursuing reforms to different areas of the criminal legal system, according to the ACLU of Wyoming’s newly released Blueprint for Smart Justice report.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Mar 21, 2019

ACLU of Wyoming co-hosting letter writing events in Cheyenne

Letters and emails sent directly to our public officials can be a very useful advocacy tactic and can be extremely effective in making change in Wyoming.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Nov 14, 2017

ACLU Report Urges Legislature to Act to Reduce Incarceration in Wyoming

A new report by the ACLU recommends steps the Wyoming legislature can take to reform the state's prison system, reduce incarceration rates, and lessen the burden on the criminal justice system.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform