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Culture of El Salvador, Argentina, Brazil focus of weekend events
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
The culture of El Salvador, Argentina and Brazil's quilombola communities are focus of separate events over the weekend.
Affinity celebrations absent at Utah universities, another consequence of HB261
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 10:46 p.m. | Save Story
Affinity celebrations at Utah universities, small graduation events typically geared to minority students and others, are largely absent, another consequence of HB261.
Amid Trump's immigration crackdown, a program geared to Salvadorans remains intact
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
While the Trump administration has taken aim at immigration programs geared to Venezuelans, Cubans and others, a program geared to Salvadorans remains intact.
Utah lawyers: Immigrants here lawfully are getting caught up in Trump's immigration crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Utah attorneys say some immigrants here lawfully are getting caught up in President Donald Trump's aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration.
'They're staying here': Millcreek immigrants won't abide by US government pressure to leave
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
The lawyer for four Venezuelans says they are legally living in Millcreek and won't abide by U.S. immigration officials' pressure, outlined in a letter, to leave the country.
Salt Lake swap meet serves ex-Redwood vendors; plans afoot for meet in Grantsville
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake swap meet has expanded to serve vendors from the now-shuttered Redwood Swap Meet with separate plans afoot for a location in Grantsville.
Washington County inks accords with ICE in contending with illegal immigration
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Washington County Sheriff's Office in southern Utah has inked accords with ICE in contending with illegal immigration, same as a growing number of agencies in the nation.
'It is your duty to file taxes': IRS accord with immigration officials creates quandary for some
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
An accord granting federal immigration officials limited access to IRS data creates a quandary for immigrants here illegally.
Empanada Fest to feature empanadas and their 'cousins' from around the globe
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 10 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Empanada Fest on Saturday in Salt Lake City will feature South American-style empanadas and a variety of their "cousins" from around the globe.
'Jornalero': Utah documentary puts spotlight on day laborers and the abusive treatment they face
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 6:22 a.m. | Save Story
A new documentary by Pablo Tellechea puts a spotlight on Utah day laborers, immigrants sometimes here illegally, and the abusive treatment they can face.
Ex-Redwood Drive-in and Swap Meet site cleared; displaced vendors mull Grantsville site
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
The former Redwood Drive-in and Swap Meet site, to be redeveloped, has been cleared, and the displaced vendors are mulling a new location in Grantsville.
'Cultural ambassadors': Teachers from abroad buttress Utah's dual-language programs
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 6 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Teachers recruited from Mexico, Spain, France and other countries help buttress the dual-language offerings at schools scattered around Utah.
Catholic Community Services ending aid to refugees, immigrant children due to funding cuts
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated April 2 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
Catholic Community Services of Utah is halting assistance programs for refugees and unaccompanied immigrant children due to federal funding cuts under President Trump.
83% of Americans favor deporting at least some immigrants here illegally, survey finds
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
A new survey shows that 83% of Americans favor deporting at least some immigrants in the country illegally, but the conditions for doing so vary widely.
Social media posts hint at federal crackdown on illegal immigration in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 28 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
Federal officials in Utah aren't saying much about efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, but social media posts offer a glimpse into the action here.
Cox signs several bills into law that take aim at immigrants involved in criminal activity
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 26 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox has signed several bills into law that take aim at immigrants here illegally who are involved in criminal activity.
Over half of Americans say making English the official US language is important
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 25 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Just over half of Americans say making English the official U.S. language is "extremely" or "very" important, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
End to humanitarian parole program could impact 'thousands' of Utah immigrants, lawyer says
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 24 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration's push to end a humanitarian parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans could impact "thousands" in Utah, lawyer says.
'The fear ... is real': Many immigrants reporting anxiety amid Trump's immigration crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 24 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A new national survey of immigrants underscores the anxiety and concern many are feeling amid President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
U. study finds air pollutant monitors more common in white neighborhoods
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
A University of Utah study finds that air pollutant monitors are more common in white neighborhoods and less so in Native American and Pacific Islander areas.
Latinos health fair set for Saturday with 20-plus organizations planning to be there
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
A health fair for Latinos in Utah will be held Saturday in Salt Lake City with representation from 20-plus health care organizations, and more.
International migration motored Utah's growth from 2023 to 2024
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
International migration was the biggest factor in Utah's population growth from 2023 to 2024, same as in Salt Lake County and the United States as a whole.
'Really scary': Immigrant advocates worry about DACA amid Trump's crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 10 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
Immigrant advocates worry about the future of the DACA program, geared to kids brought illegally to the country by their parents, amid Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
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."
Venezuelans in Utah decry Trump administration decision ending deportation protections
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 6 - 3:22 p.m. | Save Story
Venezuelans in Utah are decrying the Trump administration decision to halt the program that had granted 350,000 Venezuelans around the country deportation protections.
US ending protected status for Venezuelans; memo cites 'notable improvements' in country
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 3 - 9:27 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration is ending protected status for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans, citing, in part, "notable improvements" in the South American country.
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.
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