A Step Forward for Presumed Innocence in Utah
House Bill 206 will create a fairer bail system for all Utahns, regardless of wealth.
Stopping Misdemeanors for Local Code Violations
The Utah legislature unanimously passed house bill 202 to stop local government's from over criminalizing ordinances.
Stop suspending driver’s licenses for inability to pay fines and fees
Individuals with court debt shouldn't have to continue to struggle due to suspended driver’s licenses from unpaid government fines or fees. Without a driver’s license, reliable transportation is difficult to obtain, making it...
Salt Lake County Reduces Drug Penalties for Thousands
Salt Lake County is reducing penalties for thousands of drug conviction cases.
Local governments should rethink criminal ordinances
Local governments across Utah often rely on a Class B misdemeanor for nuisance penaltys—even when no actual harm is done.
Protecting sensitive information among changing technology
States that wish to protect privacy rights need to change this by passing clear legal standards for law enforcement to follow that apply to modern technology.
Utah is finally eliminating debtors’ prisons — when will the rest of the country?
Utah is capping the amount of late fees government agencies can charge on unpaid debt—other states should follow.
Utah cash bail rules hurt low-income people
Utah courts are doing great things with the bail system—but new laws are getting in the way.
What’s Next For Data Privacy?
With DNA testing services on the rise, it's important to protect that sensitive information from invasive searches.
Get The Government Off My Lawn
In many Utah cities, an unkempt lawn is a criminal offense—should it be?