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]

Jul 01, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming to Host Virtual Community Forum on Racism

There’s no agenda for this virtual community forum – just an opportunity for people to share their experiences, thoughts, ideas and opinions on their experiences with race as it relates to criminal justice, economic justice, inequality in education, affirmative action and Native American rights.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice
Jun 30, 2020

Wyoming Response to COVID-19 in Prisons and Jails Gets a Failing Report from ACLU, Prison Policy Initiative

Mass incarceration was a major public health crisis before the outbreak of COVID-19, but this pandemic has pushed it past the breaking point. As cases of COVID-19 surge, jails and prisons remain a breeding ground for the disease.
Jun 01, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming Responds to George Floyd Protests

The frustration and anger seen pouring out in the streets is the result of past promises for reform unfulfilled coupled with the tragic ever-growing list of names of people of color who have been killed by police.
May 11, 2020

Adam Jorgensen Named ACLU of Wyoming Digital Media Associate

In his new role, Jorgensen develops and manages the cross-platform digital communications and social media strategy for the three states and is responsible for generating content that is engaging, up-to-date and results in measurable action.
May 04, 2020

Antonio Serrano Named ACLU of Wyoming Advocacy Manager

Serrano is responsible for building the ACLU’s public education and advocacy programs through coalition-building, leadership development, communication and lobbying.
May 01, 2020

Become an Official Legal Observer with the ACLU of Wyoming

Legal observers are committed to defending free speech in a way that is as objective as possible so that their documentation can be used as evidence if police misconduct or obstructions to constitutionally protected free speech are challenged in court.
Apr 29, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming Files FOIA Requests for Gov. Gordon, Wyoming DOC Knowledge of Potential COVID-19 Outbreaks in Prisons and Jails

The ACLU's federal FOIA is supported by the Council of Prison Locals which currently represents 30,000 correctional officers.
Apr 27, 2020

Libby Skarin Named Campaigns Director for ACLU of Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota

Skarin will focus her campaign work on the ACLU’s priority areas of indigenous justice, LGBTQ and Two Spirit equality, criminal justice reform, immigrants’ rights and First Amendment issues.
Apr 22, 2020

Data Model Shows National COVID-19 Death Toll 100,000 Higher Than Current Projections

Failure to reduce jail population is the Achilles heel for the efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.