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]

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.

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.

Not in Our Names: A Joint Statement Against Texas’ Cruelty at the Border

ACLU affiliates issue a response to Republican governors’ escalation on immigration enforcement

ACLU of Wyoming Opposes Border Wall Bill

Senate File 166, which would send more than $5 million out of state to support harmful and unnecessary immigration policies, amounts to little more than political theater.

Know Your Rights: ACLU of Wyoming Arms Immigrant Community with Information

The fundamental protections of due process and equal protection embodied in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person, regardless of immigration status.

Victor Hernandez Joins ACLU of Wyoming as Legal Assistant

As legal assistant, Hernandez supports the work of the immigration staff attorney. He conducts research, manages legal intake, documents case activity, communicates with clients in both English and Spanish, and more.

ACLU of Wyoming to Host Virtual Immigration Forum

The ACLU of Wyoming is hosting a virtual forum to help demystify the recent immigration policy changes next week.