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Questions grow over possible ICE 'mega center' in Salt Lake City
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted March 20 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
After DHS purchased a massive warehouse in Salt Lake City, the possibility it could become part of a new, large-scale ICE immigration detention system has raised concern.
Cesar Chavez allegations stirring discussion about Utah streets named for the man
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 20 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Allegations that Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls are stirring at least a little discussion about Utah streets named for the late labor leader.
'We need an ICE facility': Cox expresses support for immigrant detention center
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 19 - 1:25 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox supports plans for an immigrant detention center in Utah and has reached out to federal officials to collaborate on the plans.
3 arrested as hundreds protest new ICE purchase of Salt Lake warehouse
Garna Mejia and Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 19 - 11:08 a.m. | Save Story
Three people were arrested Wednesday as hundreds protested at a warehouse purchased by ICE for a detention center in Salt Lake City.
Utah lawmaker says immigration bills stalled partly due to Utah Compact's lingering influence
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 18 - 6:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, suspects some of the varied immigration bills that emerged during the session stalled due in part to the Utah Compact's lingering influence.
Salt Lake immigrant detention facility plans spark protest, call for more information
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 17 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Plans for an immigrant detention facility sparked a protest outside the Utah governor's mansion and a call by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall for more information.
Salt Lake immigration detention center plans spark opposition from mayors; others quiet
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 13 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Plans for an immigration detention center in Salt Lake City are sparking strong opposition from Mayor Erin Mendenhall while others are remaining quiet.
ICE buys Salt Lake City warehouse, sparking concern an immigrant detention center is coming
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 12 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has bought a warehouse and 24.9-acre parcel in Salt Lake City, reigniting worries of some an immigrant detention center is coming.
Suazo Business Center reps name building to honor Gladys Gonzalez, key in its formation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 11 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Suazo Business Center reps named the building housing the organization in honor of Gladys Gonzalez, who was key in its formation.
Critics take aim at bill targeting voting by noncitizens, rare to nonexistent in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 10 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Critics worry a bill targeting voting by non-citizens, rare to nonexistent in Utah, could disenfranchise some. The ACLU is asking Gov. Spencer Cox to veto it.
'So vast': Japan-Baja food workshop spotlights diversity of Mexican cuisine
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 8 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
A Japan-Baja food workshop at Monarca in Salt Lake City, co-hosted by the Mexican Consulate, put the spotlight on the diversity of Mexican cuisine.
Ogden officials drop moves to craft proposal meant to quell concerns over immigration crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 7 - 8:17 a.m. | Save Story
Two Ogden City Council members have dropped moves to craft a proposal to quell concerns over the immigration crackdown, worried it could clash with state law.
Several immigration bills focus of continued debate as end of Utah legislative session looms
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 4 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
As the end of the Utah legislative session looms, several bills focused on immigrants and immigration are subject to last-minute debate and deliberation. Here's a look at them.
Immigration agents bolster action at Utah courthouses, prompting criticism from some
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 2 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. immigration agents have ratcheted up enforcement action at Utah courthouses as part of the immigration crackdown, prompting criticism from some.
Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House narrowly approved a measure cracking down on illegal immigration, prohibiting immigrants here illegally from being able to access certain public benefits.
Utah House abruptly halts debate on bill targeting immigrants; future of measure unclear
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers on Monday abruptly halted debate on a controversial bill targeting immigrants in the country illegally and the future of the measure is unclear.
Utah lawmakers advance bill to boost number of firms checking workers' migratory status
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers advanced a bill to boost the number of firms checking the migratory status of their workers, one of several measures targeting illegal immigration.
Ogden officials pause moves to craft measure meant to quell immigration jitters
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Feb. 18 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials have paused moves to craft a measure meant to quell immigration jitters, for now, due to worries it could run afoul of a state legislative proposal.
Utah committee OKs bill meant to end public benefits for immigrants in the country illegally
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah House committee gave a favorable recommendation to a proposal meant to end public benefits that aid immigrants in the country illegally.
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