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Peruvians in Utah will count among the voters weighing in Sunday in Peru's presidential election

Peruvians in Utah will count among the voters weighing in Sunday in Peru's presidential election

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 10 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Peruvians in Utah will count among the voters casting ballots Sunday in Peru's presidential election with a polling place to operate in Salt Lake City.
Roy confrontation offers glimpse into immigration enforcement action unfolding around nation

Roy confrontation offers glimpse into immigration enforcement action unfolding around nation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A confrontation off I-15 in Roy last week, partially caught on video, offers a glimpse into the sort of immigration enforcement action unfolding around Utah and the country.
Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield marks 50 years in business; operators hope for 50 more

Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield marks 50 years in business; operators hope for 50 more

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 4 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield held a small celebration on Tuesday to mark 50 years in business, making it among Utah's longest-lasting Mexican restaurants.
Salt Lake City unsure what DHS pause means for proposed ICE 'mega center'

Salt Lake City unsure what DHS pause means for proposed ICE 'mega center'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is unsure if the DHS decision to pause the purchase of new warehouses has any effect on a proposed ICE "mega center" in the city.
Utah lawyers pursue $56M suit on behalf of Venezuelan sent to Salvadoran prison

Utah lawyers pursue $56M suit on behalf of Venezuelan sent to Salvadoran prison

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 12:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawyers are preparing a $56 million lawsuit against the feds on behalf of a Venezuelan held at a Salvadoran prison where they say he suffered "unspeakable horrors."
Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says

Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

As part of the ongoing immigration crackdown, federal officials plan a facility in Salt Lake City that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, says the Salt Lake City mayor.
Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time

Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly three months after President Nicolás Maduro's ouster, Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time.
Ogden City Council members press for review, inspections of ICE office in the city

Ogden City Council members press for review, inspections of ICE office in the city

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Ogden City Council members seek additional review of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in the city that's come under fire from some.
Ogden officials call for removal of Cesar Chavez Street signage amid new allegations

Ogden officials call for removal of Cesar Chavez Street signage amid new allegations

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden City Council is calling for removal of commemorative Cesar Chavez Street signage along 30th Street amid new allegations of sexual abuse against the man.
Salt Lake City initiates process to rename street honoring Cesar Chavez

Salt Lake City initiates process to rename street honoring Cesar Chavez

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City will rename 500 South that honors Cesar Chavez, following a report last week that detailed accusations and evidence of sexual assault.
Utah man, 7-year-old daughter stuck in Colombia after U.S. officials deny her visa request

Utah man, 7-year-old daughter stuck in Colombia after U.S. officials deny her visa request

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man and his 7-year-old daughter are stuck in Colombia, where they traveled to fix the girl's migratory status, after U.S. officials denied her visa request.
'Spirit of Peru': Miss Peru USA contestants vying for spot in Miss Peru pageant converge on Utah

'Spirit of Peru': Miss Peru USA contestants vying for spot in Miss Peru pageant converge on Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Contestants from around the country vying for the Miss Peru USA title have gathered in Utah, with the winner, to be picked Thursday, continuing on to the Miss Peru pageant.
Demonstrators protest outside small ICE facility in Ogden they say is getting increased use

Demonstrators protest outside small ICE facility in Ogden they say is getting increased use

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Demonstrators protested outside a small Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Ogden they say is getting increased use to draw attention to agency activity.
Questions grow over possible ICE 'mega center' in Salt Lake City

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

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

'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

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

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

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.

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