Press Releases

ACLU of Wyoming Opposes Medically Unnecessary Abortion Legislation, Urges Lawmakers to Reject HB 42 and HB 64

While not banning abortion, these bills are intended to reduce and limit people’s access to abortion in Wyoming. The regulations that would be imposed by these bills won't make anyone safer.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU of Wyoming Opposes Anti-Sanctuary City Legislation

Like other “anti-sanctuary city” bills around the country, House Bill 133 would force local law enforcement to act like federal immigration agents, and it would punish towns and cities that choose not to do so by withholding all state and state-administered federal funds.

ACLU Opposes Bill to Invalidate Out-of-State Driver’s Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants

Invalidating out-of-state driver’s licenses for undocumented residents, as House Bill 116 would do, won’t make Wyoming’s roads any safer, but it will make the state more inhospitable to immigrants.

Know Your Rights: ACLU to Host Workshop on Interacting with Law Enforcement for Immigrant Community in Jackson

Regardless of immigration status, everyone has basic rights that are protected by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws – especially when it comes to interacting with law enforcement and ICE officials.

ACLU Appoints Libby Skarin as Executive Director of Wyoming and Dakotas Chapter

As executive director, Skarin will oversee chapter operations and lead efforts to ensure the work of the ACLU is well-supported, coordinated and aligned with its strategic plan to further advance civil liberties in Wyoming.

Em Powers Joins ACLU of Wyoming as Communications Intern

As an intern, Powers will develop substantive skills and professional experience through on-the-job learning and will work alongside ACLU communications staff to help execute the ACLU’s storytelling and social media objectives

Zoe Hoffmann Joins the ACLU of Wyoming as Development Director

As development director, Hoffmann is responsible for helping donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and overseeing a growing giving program that will enhance the capacity of the ACLU’s efforts to defend freedom for the next generation in Wyoming.

Wyoming Joins Lawsuit Over New Title IX Regulations; ACLU Comments

Across the country and right here in Wyoming, political attacks against transgender people have grown exponentially over the last several years. This lawsuit is little more than political grandstanding and just the latest attempt to erase transgender people from society.

Sarah Goth Joins the ACLU as Office Manager

As office manager, Goth is responsible for ensuring the chapter’s physical offices are running smoothly and efficiently while also managing the needs of remote staff across Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.