While Utah can hardly be considered a swing state in this year’s presidential election, its neighbors to the east and west are up for grabs. And Latino voters there could have an impact on whether Colorado and Nevada go red or blue. Salt Lake Tribune reporter David Montero spent some time in those states reporting for a new series on the issues affecting Latinos this election year.
What should Utah’s immigration laws look like in the future? A commission designed to help answer that question heard from the public Monday about the issues impacting them the most and what they would like to see Utah policymakers do about it. And as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, the meeting drew angry residents who accuse undocumented immigrants of taking their jobs.
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down much of Arizona’s immigration law last week, Utah policymakers are talking about what the decision could mean for Utah’s own immigration laws. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on why lawmakers say the ruling means more revisions are inevitable.
Utah’s top law enforcement official says today’s Supreme Court ruling striking down much of Arizona’s illegal immigration enforcement law is mostly a win for Utah’s HB 497, a similar law currently tied up in federal court. But as KCPW’s Jeff Robinson reports, immigration advocates still think it will be struck down.
Immigrants and refugees in Utah will soon have more protection when looking for help. In just a few weeks, a new state law will require immigration consultants to be registered with the Division of Consumer Protection, or else face hefty fines. KCPW’s Jessica Gail explains why one state lawmaker says the law is needed.
Segment 1: While the number of refugees coming to the U.S. is down for the second year in a row, hundreds continue to come to Utah every year to escape persecution in their homeland. On Tuesday, we’ll talk about the refugee experience here in Utah, the services available and what more needs to be done…
54 convicted and fugitive immigrants in Utah have been arrested following a nationwide operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Steven Branch, field office director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, says the six-day procedure brought in more than 3,100 violators nationwide.
While the Utah legislature made no gains this year in passing legislation mandating businesses use E-Verify, the Salt Lake County Council approved a resolution this week (last week) to make sure businesses in its unincorporated areas are using the system.
Segment 1: A Congressional subcommittee heard testimony last week about the Scott Gardner Act, named for a North Carolina man who was killed by an undocumented drunk driver. The bill would tighten how the feds deal with undocumented DUI drivers, but it would also allow local police to detain suspects and turn them over to…
Segment 1: A Reprieve for Immigration Activist Deyvid Morales, a student at Salt Lake Community College and an undocumented immigrant, found out last week he won’t be deported, thanks to new federal guidelines that focus on only expelling dangerous criminals. On Monday, Morales joins us to talk about his experience and his renewed resolve to…
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