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Utah Being Sued Over Banned Books

Utah Being Sued Over Banned Books

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah faces a lawsuit over its book bans in public schools. The ACLU of Utah said the suit was filed by the estate of author Kurt Vonnegut along with other writers, alleging the state violated First Amendment protections by removing certain titles. Officials announced three […]

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Police defend tactics in clash at suburban protest in Utah

Police defend tactics in clash at suburban protest in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Suburban Salt Lake City police on Monday defended their actions during a clash with protesters that saw the arrest of eight people, including the father of a man who was fatally shot by police two years ago in an incident that prompted the rally. The […]

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Most states not giving driver’s license data to Washington

Most states not giving driver’s license data to Washington

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An effort by the U.S. Census Bureau to collect state driver’s license records as part of President Donald Trump’s order to gather citizenship information has been a bust so far. As of Wednesday, the vast majority of state motor vehicle agencies had not agreed to share […]

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Lawsuit challenges Utah ban on abortions after 18 weeks

Lawsuit challenges Utah ban on abortions after 18 weeks

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Abortion rights groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of a new Utah law banning most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation, following through on a vow made when lawmakers considered the measure during this year’s legislative session. The law violates the U.S. Supreme […]

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