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Utah lawyers pursue $56M suit on behalf of Venezuelan sent to Salvadoran prison
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 31 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
Lawyers are preparing a $56 million lawsuit against the feds on behalf of a Venezuelan held at a Salvadoran prison where they say he suffered "unspeakable horrors."
Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 31 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
As part of the ongoing immigration crackdown, federal officials plan a facility in Salt Lake City that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, says the Salt Lake City mayor.
Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 31 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Nearly three months after President Nicolás Maduro's ouster, Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time.
Ogden City Council members press for review, inspections of ICE office in the city
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 25 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Two Ogden City Council members seek additional review of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in the city that's come under fire from some.
Ogden officials call for removal of Cesar Chavez Street signage amid new allegations
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 25 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden City Council is calling for removal of commemorative Cesar Chavez Street signage along 30th Street amid new allegations of sexual abuse against the man.
Salt Lake City initiates process to rename street honoring Cesar Chavez
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 24 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City will rename 500 South that honors Cesar Chavez, following a report last week that detailed accusations and evidence of sexual assault.
Utah man, 7-year-old daughter stuck in Colombia after U.S. officials deny her visa request
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 24 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man and his 7-year-old daughter are stuck in Colombia, where they traveled to fix the girl's migratory status, after U.S. officials denied her visa request.
'Spirit of Peru': Miss Peru USA contestants vying for spot in Miss Peru pageant converge on Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 23 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Contestants from around the country vying for the Miss Peru USA title have gathered in Utah, with the winner, to be picked Thursday, continuing on to the Miss Peru pageant.
Demonstrators protest outside small ICE facility in Ogden they say is getting increased use
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 20 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Demonstrators protested outside a small Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Ogden they say is getting increased use to draw attention to agency activity.
Questions grow over possible ICE 'mega center' in Salt Lake City
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted March 20 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
After DHS purchased a massive warehouse in Salt Lake City, the possibility it could become part of a new, large-scale ICE immigration detention system has raised concern.
Cesar Chavez allegations stirring discussion about Utah streets named for the man
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 20 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Allegations that Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls are stirring at least a little discussion about Utah streets named for the late labor leader.
'We need an ICE facility': Cox expresses support for immigrant detention center
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 19 - 1:25 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox supports plans for an immigrant detention center in Utah and has reached out to federal officials to collaborate on the plans.
3 arrested as hundreds protest new ICE purchase of Salt Lake warehouse
Garna Mejia and Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 19 - 11:08 a.m. | Save Story
Three people were arrested Wednesday as hundreds protested at a warehouse purchased by ICE for a detention center in Salt Lake City.
Utah lawmaker says immigration bills stalled partly due to Utah Compact's lingering influence
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 18 - 6:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, suspects some of the varied immigration bills that emerged during the session stalled due in part to the Utah Compact's lingering influence.
Salt Lake immigrant detention facility plans spark protest, call for more information
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 17 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Plans for an immigrant detention facility sparked a protest outside the Utah governor's mansion and a call by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall for more information.
Salt Lake immigration detention center plans spark opposition from mayors; others quiet
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 13 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Plans for an immigration detention center in Salt Lake City are sparking strong opposition from Mayor Erin Mendenhall while others are remaining quiet.
ICE buys Salt Lake City warehouse, sparking concern an immigrant detention center is coming
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 12 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has bought a warehouse and 24.9-acre parcel in Salt Lake City, reigniting worries of some an immigrant detention center is coming.
Suazo Business Center reps name building to honor Gladys Gonzalez, key in its formation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 11 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Suazo Business Center reps named the building housing the organization in honor of Gladys Gonzalez, who was key in its formation.
Critics take aim at bill targeting voting by noncitizens, rare to nonexistent in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 10 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Critics worry a bill targeting voting by non-citizens, rare to nonexistent in Utah, could disenfranchise some. The ACLU is asking Gov. Spencer Cox to veto it.
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