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Utah businesses close their doors for a day in national show of support for immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 3 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
Several Utah businesses shut their doors Monday as a show of support for immigrants as President Trump's crackdown on immigrants who are in the nation illegally unfolds.
'Consternation in the community': Venezuelans in Utah on edge after decision on protected status
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 30 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Many Venezuelans in Utah are on edge after the Trump administration decision rescinding protected status for some from the country, an immigration attorney says.
'Love, law and family unity': Church of Jesus Christ issues immigration statement
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 30 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement on immigration Thursday, saying its guiding principles on the matter center on 'love, law and family unity."
Demonstrators gather again, worried about the rights of immigrants, marginalized groups
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 29 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
Demonstrators worried about the rights of immigrants and historically marginalized groups protested at the Utah Capitol, and more activity is in the works.
Utah refugee advocates worry about an uptick in hostility after Trump's return to office
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 29 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates for Utah's refugee community worry about an uptick in hostility toward the group after President Donald Trump's return to office.
Utah lawmakers recommend approval of bill boosting funds for students still learning English
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 28 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers have recommended passage of a bill boosting funding to schools dealing with spikes in immigrant students and others still learning English.
As immigration enforcement action rises, Utah will focus on 'anybody with criminal activity'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 28 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
As immigration enforcement action takes off elsewhere around the country, Utah officials' efforts will be focused on "anybody with criminal activity."
Unconfirmed reports of enforcement action spark alarm as Trump immigration crackdown unfolds
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 25 - 12:12 p.m. | Save Story
Unconfirmed reports of enforcement action across Utah are sparking alarm for some as President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown unfolds.
Utah bill targeting squatters, one of several aimed at illegal immigration, gets committee support
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 23 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
A bill targeting squatters, spurred in part by worries about Latino immigrants taking over vacant dwellings, has received a positive committee recommendation.
Salt Lake, Ogden schools say immigrant students are welcome after Trump flips policy on raids
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 23 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City and Ogden school officials sent out assurances saying immigrant students are welcome after the Trump administration flipped U.S. policy on raids in "sensitive locations."
As Trump takes power, critics gathered at the Utah Capitol to protest
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 20 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
Following Trump's inauguration Monday, hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Utah Capitol to protest the new president.
Mexican consul in Utah monitoring immigration issue, awaiting clearer sign of what Trump plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 18 - 7:48 a.m. | Save Story
The Mexican consul in Utah is monitoring the immigration issue, like many, awaiting a clearer sign of what President-elect Donald Trump plans as his inauguration is upcoming.
Utah Republicans weighing at least 10 measures tied to illegal immigration
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 17 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
As the start of Utah's 2025 legislative session looms, Utah Republicans are weighing at least 10 measures tied to illegal immigration.
Ogden officials OK new program meant to help immigrants become US citizens
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 16 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden City Council has formalized creation of a new program meant to help legal permanent residents take the next steps to become U.S. citizens.
'For 18 months, they'll be OK': DHS extends protected status for Venezuelans, Salvadorans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
The Department of Homeland Security has extended the temporary protected status designations for Venezuelans and El Salvadorans by 18 months.
Newly elected Black and Latino officials take office in Utah, representing historic firsts
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 9 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Two newly elected Black officials and two newly elected Latinos took office this week, representing historic firsts in Utah.
Suazo Business Center gets new board members to help in its efforts to aid Latino entrepreneurs
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 9 - 5:52 p.m. | Save Story
Suazo Business Center has named six new board members, meant to help the organization fine-tune its approach to helping Latino and other minority entrepreneurs.
Family reeling after car crash kills woman, a recent arrival after trek from South America
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 24 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a woman who recently reached the United States after an arduous trek from South America is reeling after her death in a West Valley car crash.
'This has been my life': Redwood Swap Meet to close Sunday as site redevelopment looms
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Redwood Swap Meet, a weekend open air market that caters to a largely Latino base, is to close Sunday as redevelopment of the West Valley City site looms.
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