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From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 5:00 p.m.
From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.
Wisconsin judge resigns after being convicted of obstructing migrant arrest
Hannah Lang, Reuters | Posted Jan. 3 - 5:44 p.m.
Hannah Dugan, convicted last month of obstruction for helping a migrant appearing in her courtroom evade an immigration arrest submitted her resignation on Saturday, according to reports.
Man sentenced to jail, deportation in attempted murder of his wife in Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 10:41 a.m.
An apparent immigrant in the country illegally has been sentenced to jail and faces deportation in the attempted killing of his wife last June in Ogden.
Utah judge orders return of man who was wrongfully deported
Tim Vandenack and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 9:25 p.m.
A federal judge in Utah ordered U.S. officials to return a man who was wrongfully deported to Mexico on Dec. 23 as his case winds through immigration court.
Immigration debate, enforcement action intensified in 2025 in Utah, may continue in 2026
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 9:03 p.m.
The debate over illegal immigration and enforcement action intensified in Utah in 2025, as across the nation, and more of the same may be in the offing in 2026.
A narrow majority thinks Trump is doing 'too much' to deport immigrants, Pew survey says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 4:17 p.m.
A narrow majority of Americans think President Donald Trump is doing "too much" in his moves to deport immigrants in the country illegally, a new Pew survey shows.
Amid unfolding crackdown, Utah advocates launch effort to aid immigrants headed to court
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 21 - 3:00 p.m.
As the immigration crackdown unfolds, Utah immigrant advocates have launched an initiative to aid immigrants heading to criminal and immigration court.
Jury finds a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents
Todd Richmond, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 7:31 a.m.
A jury has found Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on Thursday guilty of obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities.
Youth soccer coach released from ICE detention facility, returns to Utah
Shelby Lofton and Adam Small, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 5:44 p.m.
After spending nearly two weeks in ICE detention, Jair Celis, a Utah youth soccer coach, has been released and reunited with his family.
Detained immigrant at center of public spat with feds to be released, Utah lawyer says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 3:57 p.m.
The detained immigrant at the center of a public spat last week with U.S. immigration officials over a juvenile court case should soon be released, his lawyer says.
'No ICE Allowed': Immigrant backers launch sign campaign as counterpoint to crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 10:00 a.m.
A pair of grassroots groups launched a campaign in support of immigrants in response to the federal crackdown on illegal immigration.
'We're kind of stressing': Ogden woman ponders future as husband potentially faces deportation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 14 - 3:00 p.m.
Chantell Zarate is contending with a heavy dose of stress as her husband, detained by immigration authorities, sits in a jail, potentially facing deportation to Mexico.
Deaf Utah man files federal civil rights lawsuit after encounter with ICE agents outside SLCC
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 7:11 p.m.
Arturo Ruvalcaba has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging he was injured during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents outside Salt Lake Community College's Taylorsville campus.
US official defends critical characterization of immigrant; juvenile court papers shed light on case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:50 p.m.
A U.S. official is defending her critical characterization of a man seeking U.S. residency while juvenile court papers offer more insight into the matter.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from immigration detention following judge's ruling
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted Dec. 11 - 6:42 p.m.
A judge on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose wrongful deportation became a flashpoint in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
DHS says a man detained by ICE was a predator. His attorneys say that's libel
Shelby Lofton, Adam Small and Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 1:09 p.m.
After Jair Celis was arrested by ICE, the Department of Homeland Security is now being accused of libel by his legal representation due to comments it made on social media alleging he was a predator.
Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 2:50 p.m.
Immigrant advocates protested outside Salt Lake City's main immigration facility Monday amid talk of heightened enforcement action targeting immigrants.
US lawmakers press Google, Apple to remove apps tracking immigration agents
Kritika Lamba, Reuters | Posted Dec. 6 - 10:04 a.m.
The House Committee on Homeland Security has asked Google and Apple to detail what steps they are taking to remove mobile applications that allow users to track federal immigration officers.
Immigrant advocates warn of increased enforcement action targeting Salt Lake immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 7:11 p.m.
Immigrant advocates warn of an uptick in enforcement targeting immigrants starting next week at Salt Lake City's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.
Supreme Court to decide legality of Trump move to limit birthright citizenship
Andrew Chung, Reuters | Posted Dec. 5 - 4:36 p.m.
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide the legality of President Donald Trump's directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, a contentious part of his efforts to curb immigration.
Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:05 a.m.
The ongoing federal crackdown on illegal immigration could adversely impact the construction sector, heavily reliant on foreign-born workers, a report warns.
Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | Posted Dec. 4 - 6:51 a.m.
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with an internal State Department memo saying that anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech be considered for rejection.
Judge issues preliminary injunction in favor of Brazilian immigrant detained last June in Colorado
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 10:30 a.m.
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in favor of a Brazilian immigrant living in Utah who was detained by immigration officials in Colorado last June.
US immigration crackdown begins in New Orleans
Reuters | Posted Dec. 3 - 9:36 a.m.
Federal authorities began a law enforcement operation targeting people living in New Orleans illegally, the Department of Homeland Security said as the Trump administration continues its city-to-city immigration crackdown.
