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Utah family says they were targeted in racially-motivated verbal assault
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted March 6 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah father is speaking out after a stranger verbally attacked his family. Mario Garcia feels the aggressor's actions were racially motivated.
West Valley City US citizenship program at risk due to federal funding freeze
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A federal funding freeze geared to organizations that serve immigrants is putting the future of the ESL Center's U.S. citizenship program at risk.
As lawmakers weigh 10 immigration bills, the foe of one fears it'll hit legal immigrants hardest
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 3 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
As Utah lawmakers weigh 10 immigration bills in the final days of the legislative session, the foe of one fears it'll hit legal immigrants the hardest.
'This is a crime': Immigration lawyers warn of fraudsters preying on nervous immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 2 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
With the heightened focus on deporting immigrants here illegally, their advocates are warning of fraudsters preying on nervous immigrants seeking legal help.
Spice Kitchen Incubator helps launch woman-owned Dominican restaurant
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted March 1 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Spice Kitchen Incubator helped launch Hispaniola Bistro, a woman-owned Dominican eatery business, on Thursday.
Pared-down measure targeting criminal immigrants gets committee OK after earlier 'no' vote
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 28 - 8:39 p.m. | Save Story
A bill meant to ease deportation of criminal immigrants mustered committee support after a "no" vote earlier this week, though critics say it could impact immigrants here lawfully.
Utah bill aimed at criminal immigrants stalls amid worries about its impact on legal immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 26 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
A bill targeting immigrants in the country illegally has stalled in a Senate committee amid worries it could adversely impact legal immigrants, as well.
Poll: Most object to Trump's push to end birthright citizenship but favor other immigration moves
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 24 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Most disapprove of President Trump's push to end birthright citizenship but favor other moves aimed at immigrants here illegally, Pew Research Center surveying shows.
Utah woman offered to bless items for money, but never returned property, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 21 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Syracuse woman was arrested Thursday after police say she charged large fees to bless personal items such as jewelry or cash but pocketed the fees and kept the items.
US-Mexico border encounters for January dipped amid increased moves to halt illegal immigration
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 20 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Immigrant encounters by U.S. officials at the U.S.-Mexico border dipped in January to the lowest level since late 2021 amid heightened moves to halt illegal immigration.
Senate committee OKs bill aimed at immigrants thought to be involved in organized crime
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 1:26 p.m. | Save Story
A Senate committee is recommending approval of a measure targeting immigrants here illegally suspected of involvement in organized crime.
14 Utah school systems could apply for funding help for English-language learners
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 15 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Fourteen Utah school systems would be eligible to apply for extra funds to help kids who are learning to speak English if HB42 passes.
Utah lawmaker defends bill allocating extra funds for English-language learners despite pushback
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 13 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Despite some pushback, a Utah representative is defending HB42, which would allocate extra funds for English-language learners as a way of aiding teachers.
'You're being detained': Woman recounts brother's arrest in Magna by immigration officials
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 9 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
As reports of immigration arrests multiply, a Magna woman recounts the arrest of her brother, now facing deportation to Mexico, and the impact it's had.
'Connect with community': Millcreek art show spotlights Wasatch Front-inspired pieces
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 8 - 12:54 p.m. | Save Story
Miriam Gutierrez loves seeing the diverse artwork all inspired from the same local geography. She is one of 18 artists whose works are on display at the Art Market at Millcreek Common.
Community volunteers to showcase culture in annual Oaxaca en Utah fashion show
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 7 - 9:26 p.m. | Save Story
Models, designers, performers and more will participate in a fashion show hosted by the Oaxaca en Utah organization on Sunday in Taylorsville.
Immigrant advocates ask leaders to affirm Utah's 'tradition of welcoming immigrants and refugees'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 7 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Utah immigrant advocates are pressing leaders to affirm the state's 'tradition of welcoming immigrants and refugees' as the U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration unfolds.
Utah House unanimously OKs bill increasing funding for English-language learners
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 6 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House unanimously approved a bill earmarking $500,000 a year in extra funding to help schools deal with increasing numbers of English-language learners.
Herriman anti-immigrant demonstration spurs counterprotest to 'celebrate our diverse community'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 6 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
An anti-immigrant demonstration last week in Herriman spurred plans for a counterprotest on Saturday to "celebrate our diverse community."
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