Encounters with law enforcement officials can be stressful and scary. People have various experiences with law enforcement, some of which are not always fair or legal. That’s why we want to ensure people know their rights.

Tthe ACLU of Wyoming is urging state officials to heed public health experts’ advice and immediately develop an evidence-based, proactive plan for the prevention and management of COVID-19 in Wyoming’s jails, detention centers, prisons, ICE facilities and detainee transportation.

As Uinta County Commissioners move forward with their plan to contract with a private company to construct and operate an immigration detention facility in the county, the ACLU of Wyoming is asking the state’s five elected officials to weigh in on the legality of the plan.

ACLU of Wyoming Organizer Antonio Serrano will discuss the work happening in Wyoming that is helping to fight for immigrant justice.

As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement moves ahead with its plans to build a new 500-bed privately-owned detention center in the region, Wyomingites who don’t want to see an immigration prison in the state are taking action.

Activists will to encourage five of the state’s elected officials to say no to any prison company that wants to build an immigration prison in Wyoming.

The Wyoming Rapid Response Network and the ACLU of Wyoming will be training new “confirmer” volunteers on June 29 in Cheyenne.

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution.

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 our state.