Utah

Incarcerated Transgender Woman’s Rights Violated: Department of Justice Sues Utah Department of Corrections

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Utah Department of Corrections has been sued by the Department of Justice after it was found that a transgender inmate’s rights were violated. The DOJ alleges that the state, along with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, discriminated against the inmate based on her disability, gender dysphoria, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to the complaint filed by the DOJ, the incarcerated transgender woman repeatedly requested hormone therapy but was denied equal access to healthcare services by the Utah Department of Corrections. In addition, … Read more

Utah Department of Wildlife Resources Announces Key Bills Passed in 2024 Legislative Session for Wildlife Management

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SALT LAKE CITY — The 2024 General Legislative Session in Utah was marked by a flurry of activity in the realm of wildlife management. Several bills were passed and signed into law, focusing on various aspects of wildlife conservation and regulation. The Utah Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has compiled a list of key bills that it believes residents should be aware of. One such bill is H.B. 222, also known as “Wildlife Hunting Amendments.” This law introduces changes to wildlife-related rules, specifically addressing the amount of “hunter orange” attire that hunters are required to … Read more

Utah Mourns the Loss of Judge Raymond Uno, Civil Rights Trailblazer and Beloved Jurist

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Raymond S. Uno, the first minority judge in Utah’s history, passed away at the age of 93. Uno’s legacy extends beyond his judicial career as he was also a civil rights activist and a prominent figure in the legal community. Before his tenure as a judge in Utah’s 3rd District Court, Uno had an esteemed legal career. He served as a Deputy Salt Lake County Attorney, Assistant Utah Attorney General, and also worked in a private law firm. Uno’s expertise and dedication to the law earned him respect and admiration … Read more

Controversial Utah Law Imposes Strict Bathroom Regulations Based on Assigned Sex at Birth

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Salt Lake City, Utah – A new law in Utah has stirred controversy as it requires individuals to use public school and government building restrooms based on the sex assigned to them at birth. This legislation only permits exceptions for those who can prove they have undergone gender-affirming surgery and have legally changed their gender on their birth certificates. Trespassing, loitering, or lewdness charges could be imposed on those who violate this law. While ten other states already have similar restrictions on restroom usage, bills proposing similar laws are being considered in states like West … Read more