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Utah student who came to US as a 1-year-old detained by immigration officials
Adam Small and Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 30 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
A University of Utah student who came to the United States years ago from Mexico as a 1-year-old has been detained by immigration officials.
'Not just a number': Vigil planned to honor domestic violence victims in Latina community
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 30 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A vigil is planned for Friday in West Jordan, Not One More Latina, to honor and remember victims of domestic violence in the Latino community.
Sen. Mike Lee introduces bill targeting federal affirmative-action policies
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 28 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has introduced a measure to end federal affirmative-action policies in granting of federal contracts, saying they "defy our founding values."
Advocate stresses seeking help after 3 Latina deaths in Utah involve alleged domestic violence
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 26 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
In the wake of the deaths of three Latina immigrants allegedly at the hands of their partners in Utah, an advocate stresses seeking help among those experiencing domestic violence.
Japanese, Dutch, Latin American cultures will be on display at various festivals Saturday
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 24 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
The cultures of Japan, the Netherlands and several Latin American countries will be the focus of several festivals on Saturday in the Salt Lake City area.
Ex-Logan court workers target of probe for allegedly helping someone evade ICE agent
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 23 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Two former Logan Justice Court employees are the target of a federal probe after allegedly helping someone evade an immigration agent at the courthouse.
Lionel Messi's Utah stop spurs proliferation of AI-generated photos
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 23 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
Lionel Messi's stop in Utah to play against Real Salt Lake spurred a proliferation of fake photos of the soccer superstar on social media, along with amusement and annoyance.
Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on Latinos, gets $600K grant to expand services
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 23 - 6:26 a.m. | Save Story
The Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on aiding the Latino community, received a $600,000 grant from KeyBank to help it expand its offerings.
'Once in a lifetime' opportunity: Soccer star Messi in Utah for Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 21 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi is in Utah for Wednesday's Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game and many, even on the Real Salt Lake side, are excited.
Utah advocates tout immigrants as federal programs geared to the community come under fire
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 17 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah advocates are touting immigrants amid moves by the Trump administration to end temporary protective status programming that benefits some.
Empanada Fest SLC returns, featuring empanadas from around the world
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 17 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Empanada Fest SLC, now in its sixth year, returns on Saturday in Salt Lake City, featuring empanadas from around Latin America and beyond.
Utah man, daughter, stranded in Colombia, press for US visa so girl can go back home
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 16 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man and his daughter, stranded in Colombia for more than a month, are pressing U.S. officials for a visa so the girl can go back home.
Utah Red Cross launches effort to encourage blood donations from Latino population
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 10 - 8:29 p.m. | Save Story
The American Red Cross in Utah has launched a campaign, Los Donantes, to encourage blood donations from the Latino population.
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
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
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'
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
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
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.
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