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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. For media inquiries, email [email protected]
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Apr 22, 2019
Apr 22, 2019
ACLU of Wyoming to host Liberty & Libations event in Laramie
The ACLU of Wyoming is hosting Liberty & Libations, a community-building event in Laramie, on April 29.
Apr 22, 2019
Apr 22, 2019
Become an official legal observer with the ACLU of Wyoming
The ACLU of Wyoming is training volunteers to become official legal observers on April 30 in Cheyenne.
Apr 03, 2019
Apr 03, 2019
ACLU of Wyoming co-hosting letter writing events in Laramie
Supporters of the ACLU and the WyoSayNo coalition will be writing to elected officials to urge them to push back against the proposed immigration prison in Uinta County.
Mar 21, 2019
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
Feb 14, 2019
Feb 14, 2019
Death Penalty Repeal Bill Fails to Move Forward
The ACLU of Wyoming supported House Bill 145 and is disappointed that it won’t move forward. Capital punishment is an intolerable denial of civil liberties and is inconsistent with the fundamental values of our democratic system.
Issue Areas:
Capital Punishment
Jan 16, 2019
Jan 16, 2019
Broad base of groups supports repeal of death penalty in Wyoming
A diverse partnership of legislators, faith-based organizations, civil liberties groups and good government advocates are supporting a proposal in the 2019 Wyoming Legislature to repeal the death penalty.
Nov 05, 2018
Nov 05, 2018
No Community Should Fear Police
A deputy with the Albany County Sheriff's Office was placed on administrative leave after fatally shooting a man in Laramie on Sunday.
Nov 02, 2018
Nov 02, 2018
ACLU and Equality State Policy Center Establish Voter Hotline
The statewide hotline is up and running and is open 24/7 through Election Day.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jan 08, 2018
Jan 08, 2018
#WyoSayNo Launches Campaign to Stop the Uinta County Immigration Prison
#WyoSayNo is launching a campaign to stop the Uinta County Immigration Prison.
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