Utah Attorney General

Derek Brown

Op-eds and articles

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Attorney General Derek Brown is committed to keeping the people of Utah informed about the important work carried out by the Office of the Utah Attorney General. Transparency and communication are central to this mission, ensuring that Utah families understand how the office is working to uphold the law, and strengthen communities across the state.

From time to time, Attorney General Brown publishes op-eds that address pressing issues impacting Utah families. These opinion pieces provide insight into current challenges, explain the reasoning behind key initiatives, and outline the steps the office is taking to safeguard the interests of Utah residents. Through these writings, Attorney General Brown offers a thoughtful perspective on matters that affect everyday life.

In addition to written commentary, Attorney General Brown regularly engages with the press to deliver accurate and timely information about the office’s actions, priorities, and programs. These media interactions help ensure that the public receives clear and reliable updates on a variety of topics.

This page serves as a curated resource for those who wish to stay informed. Here, you will find links to published op-eds and news articles featuring Attorney General Brown and the work of the office.

 

 

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Opinion: The Declaration of Independence remains America’s measuring stick for every generation

The Declaration of Independence was far more than America’s explanation for separating from Great Britain. It was America’s statement of first principles.

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Opinion: Conservation and constitutional limits are not opposing values. Utah proves we can defend both.

Congress expressly provides that monument designations must be confined to the “smallest area compatible” with protecting the object at issue. Those words matter.

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Opinion: Vape companies are targeting our children, and Utah is fighting back

Concerned parents, frustrated educators and dedicated law enforcement officers must unite to safeguard the next generation and send a clear message to those who sell illegal nicotine products in our country

 

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Opinion: Religious freedom is critical to the American experiment

Together, we can forge a future where faith, freedom, and hope all burn unquenchably—an enduring testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This is our moment to rise—to stand as guardians of a divine trust that transcends time.