polygamy

Consensual Polygamy Decriminalized in Utah

Here's why the Utah Legislature decriminalized polygamy

Connor Boyack
| 23rd Mar 2020

2020 Bills

SB 102: Addressing Utah’s Unique Human Rights Crisis

This bill reduces the level of penalty for polygamy, in order to reduce abuse within communities that live in fear of reporting to law enforcement and integrating into society.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 4th Feb 2020

Op-Eds

Pioneer Day’s Polygamous Connection Continues

Utah's second celebration of independence is due in part to polygamy, which remains a felony to this day.

Connor Boyack
| 23rd Jul 2018

Personal Freedom

Persecuting Polygamists: The Utah Attorney General’s Awkward Appeal

Connor Boyack
| 2nd Jun 2015

Personal Freedom

Utah’s Options in the Wake of Judge Waddoups’ Polygamy Ruling

Connor Boyack
| 16th Dec 2013

Blog

A Majority of Utahns Want to Criminalize Immoral Behavior

Connor Boyack
| 9th Aug 2013

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