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]
Share this page
Feb 05, 2025
Feb 05, 2025
ACLU Responds to Wyoming Support of Trump EO on Birthright Citizenship
By signing onto this amicus brief, Wyoming is sending a message of exclusion to children directly impacted by Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
Feb 04, 2025
Feb 04, 2025
ACLU of Wyoming Opposes Sweeping Anti-Immigrant Enforcement Bill
Senate File 124 is an attempt to scapegoat and terrorize vulnerable individuals and families already burdened by the difficulty of the federal immigration process.
Jan 29, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
ACLU of Wyoming Urges Local Sheriffs to Reject Participation in Federal Immigration Enforcement
Local law enforcement officials have no obligation to participate in federal immigration enforcement through 287(g) agreements and ICE detainer requests.
Jan 24, 2025
Jan 24, 2025
Know Your Rights: ACLU of Wyoming Arms Immigrant Community with Information
The ACLU has developed and is distributing materials to ensure that immigrants throughout the state know their rights.
Jan 23, 2025
Jan 23, 2025
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
Jan 22, 2025
Jan 22, 2025
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.
Jan 17, 2025
Jan 17, 2025
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.
Nov 14, 2024
Nov 14, 2024
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.
Oct 15, 2024
Oct 15, 2024
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.
Stay Informed
Sign up to be the first to hear about how to take action.
By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.
By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.