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]

Jan 06, 2021

ACLU Urges Sen. Lummis and Congress to Certify, Uphold the Will of Voters

Voters — not the courts and not Congress — decide elections.
Dec 16, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming to Host Virtual Know Your Rights Workshop in Spanish

Encounters with law enforcement officials can be stressful and scary. The ACLU of Wyoming wants to ensure everyone understands their rights – and how to be better prepared to advocate for themselves, their family and their neighbors – in any language.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Immigrants' Rights
Dec 01, 2020

Wyomingites Thank Legislators for Supporting Death Penalty Repeal

More than 125 Wyoming residents and other repeal supporters from around the country – including Sister Helen Prejean, a leading advocate for the abolition of the death penalty – signed an open letter urging state legislators to support the repeal in the 2021 legislative session. 
Issue Areas: Capital Punishment
Nov 10, 2020

ACLU Workshop to Address Free Speech, Dress Codes at School, on Campus

Students thrive in safe and welcoming spaces at schools. When you know what the law says, you’re better equipped to protect those safe and welcoming spaces for yourself and your community at school and on campus.
Oct 26, 2020

Wyoming Residents Featured in ACLU’s Voting Rights Campaign

Every eligible Wyoming voter has the ability to protect the health and freedoms of their friends and neighbors, just by showing up to vote – for president, of course, but also for local officials and ballot measures.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Oct 14, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming Launches Voting Rights Campaign

The ACLU of Wyoming’s campaign – amplified through digital and outdoor advertising, direct mail, an expansive email program and social media outreach – is encouraging voters to make a plan to vote, whether that’s absentee by mail or early at their county clerk’s office or in-person on Nov. 3.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Oct 13, 2020

Know Your Rights: ACLU of Wyoming to Host Virtual Voting Rights Workshop

This virtual event will help attendees better understand voting absentee and the rights guaranteed to Wyoming voters.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Sep 22, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming to Host Virtual Know Your Rights Workshops

From protesting to interacting with police to casting your ballot, everyone has basic rights that are protected by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. These one-hour virtual workshops will help you understand your rights and empower you to take action if those rights are violated.
Jul 13, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming Supports Gov. Gordon’s Moratorium on Death Penalty

The death penalty is an expensive, ineffective and unjust government program. The money saved by repealing the death penalty in Wyoming and not trying capital cases would help solve the state’s budget shortfall this year and in years to come.
Issue Areas: Capital Punishment