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Hundreds attend anti-ICE protest in Salt Lake City following death of Minneapolis woman
Curtis Booker and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds gathered at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City on Thursday to protest the Minneapolis ICE shooting.
'More questions than answers': After Maduro's removal, some Venezuelans in Utah ponder future
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
After the initial elation many Venezuelans experienced after the removal of President Maduro, some say lingering questions remain about Venezuela's future.
'We're so happy': Many Venezuelans in Utah elated at President Maduro's removal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 3:55 p.m. | Save Story
Many Venezuelans in Utah are expressing relief and elation at the removal by U.S. forces of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but wonder what comes next.
Utah judge orders return of man who was wrongfully deported
Tim Vandenack and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Jan. 2 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge in Utah ordered U.S. officials to return a man who was wrongfully deported to Mexico on Dec. 23 as his case winds through immigration court.
Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
Tracy Aviary is hosting a bilingual Christmas Bird Count event at its Pia Okwai location in South Salt Lake to encourage involvement among the Latino community.
'Our stories must be told': Utah's Mickey Ibarra unveils new book featuring Latino success stories
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah native and Latino Leaders Network founder Mickey Ibarra has unveiled a book featuring the stories of 25 successful Latinos in a bid to lift the community.
Immigration debate, enforcement action intensified in 2025 in Utah, may continue in 2026
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The debate over illegal immigration and enforcement action intensified in Utah in 2025, as across the nation, and more of the same may be in the offing in 2026.
Woman of Nicaraguan descent wins inaugural Miss Utah Latina Imagen pageant
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
A woman of Nicaraguan descent, Yanelin Rivera, won the inaugural Miss Utah Latina Imagen pageant followed by contestants of Dominican and Mexican descent.
A narrow majority thinks Trump is doing 'too much' to deport immigrants, Pew survey says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
A narrow majority of Americans think President Donald Trump is doing "too much" in his moves to deport immigrants in the country illegally, a new Pew survey shows.
Amid unfolding crackdown, Utah advocates launch effort to aid immigrants headed to court
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 21 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
As the immigration crackdown unfolds, Utah immigrant advocates have launched an initiative to aid immigrants heading to criminal and immigration court.
Detained immigrant at center of public spat with feds to be released, Utah lawyer says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 3:57 p.m. | Save Story
The detained immigrant at the center of a public spat last week with U.S. immigration officials over a juvenile court case should soon be released, his lawyer says.
'No ICE Allowed': Immigrant backers launch sign campaign as counterpoint to crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A pair of grassroots groups launched a campaign in support of immigrants in response to the federal crackdown on illegal immigration.
'We're kind of stressing': Ogden woman ponders future as husband potentially faces deportation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 14 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Chantell Zarate is contending with a heavy dose of stress as her husband, detained by immigration authorities, sits in a jail, potentially facing deportation to Mexico.
Chileans in Utah will be among the voters casting ballots in Chile's presidential election
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
Chileans living in Utah will be among the voters heading to the polls Sunday to cast ballots in the South American nation's presidential election.
US official defends critical characterization of immigrant; juvenile court papers shed light on case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. official is defending her critical characterization of a man seeking U.S. residency while juvenile court papers offer more insight into the matter.
Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Peruvian leaders hosted a Utah delegation that traveled to the country on Delta's inaugural Salt Lake City-Lima flight and are eager to promote trade with the state.
Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Dec. 8 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
Immigrant advocates protested outside Salt Lake City's main immigration facility Monday amid talk of heightened enforcement action targeting immigrants.
Immigrant advocates warn of increased enforcement action targeting Salt Lake immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Immigrant advocates warn of an uptick in enforcement targeting immigrants starting next week at Salt Lake City's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.
Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The ongoing federal crackdown on illegal immigration could adversely impact the construction sector, heavily reliant on foreign-born workers, a report warns.
Judge issues preliminary injunction in favor of Brazilian immigrant detained last June in Colorado
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in favor of a Brazilian immigrant living in Utah who was detained by immigration officials in Colorado last June.
Latinos increasingly pessimistic, critical of Trump and his immigration policies, Pew survey shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Latinos are increasingly pessimistic about their current state and critical of President Donald Trump and his immigration policies, a new Pew survey shows.
Immigrant advocacy group decries Salvadoran day laborer's death in confrontation with police
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah immigrant advocacy group is decrying the death of a Salvadoran day laborer in a confrontation with Salt Lake City police in late October.
'Lonely and isolated': New USU report highlights sentiments of Utah's women of color
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A report by Utah State University's Utah Women and Leadership Project finds that many women of color grapple with feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Lee proposes change to keep immigrant suspects 'from fleeing and failing to appear for trial'
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has proposed changes meant to keep certain immigrants suspected of federal offenses "from fleeing and failing to appear for trial."
Many Venezuelans in Utah back Trump's moves against Venezuela, even idea of military action
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Many Venezuelans in Utah back the Trump administration's moves against Venezuela, even the notion of military action to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão to open in Murray, its first Utah location
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 20 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão will open next Monday in Murray, its first Utah location, joining other Brazilian eateries catering to meat lovers.
Some Chileans in Utah heading to the polls Sunday to vote for Chile's new president
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 15 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Chileans head to the polls Sunday to vote for president, and some from the nation now living in Utah will be able to cast ballots in Salt Lake City.
Ogden PD seeks immigration agents' help in traffic stop, but says public safety is main focus
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden police sought the help of federal immigration agents in a traffic stop partially caught on video but say public safety, not enforcement of immigration law, is their main focus.
United Way of Utah County seeks Spanish speakers to help with Sub for Santa program
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
United Way of Utah County seeks Spanish speakers to help process Spanish-speaking applicants wanting to take part in its Sub for Santa program geared to kids.
FILMéxico Film Festival, featuring contemporary Mexican films, kicks off on Thursday
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 12 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
The annual FILMéxico Film Festival, featuring contemporary Mexican films and hosted by the Salt Lake Film Society, kicks off on Thursday.
Utah radio station angles for English, Spanish and Spanglish speakers
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 11 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Avanza, a small radio station affiliated with KUER and PBS Utah, is angling for a unique audience — people who speak English, Spanish and Spanglish.
'A unifying moment': Luz de las Naciones, highlighting Latin American dance and music, returns
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Luz de las Naciones, a celebration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focused on Latin American dance and music, returns on Friday and Saturday.
Salt Lake City launches program encouraging immigrants to pursue US citizenship
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 4 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City has launched a program to encourage immigrants to pursue U.S. citizenship and to bolster their civic awareness.
'Still in shock': Utah immigrant grappling with detention after arrest at Salt Lake City airport
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 3 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah immigrant, arrested last week at the Salt Lake City airport, is "still in shock" as she braces for a legal battle over her migratory status with immigration authorities.
Latino population is 'strikingly diverse, relatively young, mostly US-born,' Pew says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 3 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The Latino population in the United States is "strikingly diverse, relatively young, mostly U.S. born and increasingly dispersed," Pew says in a new report.
Forceful arrest of immigrant at Salt Lake City airport sparks consternation among city leaders
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
The forceful arrest of a Salvadoran immigrant at the Salt Lake City International Airport, caught on video, has prompted consternation among some city leaders.
Decolonizing art: Utah Museum of Fine Arts revamps its exhibit focused on Latin America
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 29 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Museum of Fine Arts officials have revamped the art and artifacts on display from around Latin America, aiming in part to decolonize the artwork.
Numerous DÃa de los Muertos events planned around Utah, including one to honor late pets
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 22 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Numerous DÃa de los Muertos events, most on Nov. 1, will be held around Utah, including one that's meant specifically to honor and remember pets that have died.
ACLU suing feds over detention of immigrant living in Utah, 'illegal and discriminatory' behavior
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 20 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
The ACLU is suing the feds over the detention of an immigrant living in Utah while she was driving through Colorado and others it says were unlawfully detained.
Immigrant detention effort caught on video shows problems with 'cross-deputization,' lawyer says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Oct. 14 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
An immigrant enforcement action gone awry in Salt Lake City that was caught on video underscores the problems with "cross deputization" of federal agents, an attorney says.
Davis school officials to keep Spanish dual-language program; French program still up for debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 13 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Davis School District officials will keep a Spanish dual-language program but are still considering the future of a French program beset by low enrollment.
Béisbol en Salt Lake: Two Mexican baseball teams to face off over the weekend in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 10 - 9:35 a.m. | Save Story
Two Mexican baseball teams are to play in South Jordan on Saturday and Sunday, the second annual installment of the Béisbol en Salt Lake initiative.
Utah dance group taking part in New York parade aims to promote Colombian culture
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah dance group, Carnaval de Barranquilla en Utah, aims to promote Colombian culture in the state and will travel to New York to perform in the Hispanic Day Parade.
'The case is done': Immigration officials no longer seeking deportation of Utah violinist John Shin
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A key deadline has come and gone and immigration officials are no longer seeking the deportation of Utah violinist John Shin, who now seeks U.S. residency.
Members of Utah's Peruvian community dance at Capitol to mark DÃa de la Marinera
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 8 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A flash mob made up of members of Utah's Peruvian community gathered and danced Tuesday at the Utah Capitol to mark DÃa de la Marinera.
Ogden Day of the Dead event, rescheduled to Sunday, marks first of more in city, across Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 7 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
The first of three Day of the Dead events in Ogden is set for Sunday with more to come across Utah.
US-Mexico border apprehensions, a focus of alarm under Biden, have plummeted under Trump
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 7 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border of immigrants in the country illegally, a focus of alarm under Biden, have plummeted under Trump, new numbers show.
Utah immigration attorneys blast federal moves to target certain immigrant teens for deportation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
Utah immigration attorneys are blasting a federal initiative dubbed Freaky Friday by critics that targets certain immigrant teens for deportation.
Immigrating to U.S. 'the right way'? Utah attorneys say it doesn't exist
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
As the immigration crackdown unfolds, Utah attorneys say migrating to the United States "the right way" can be difficult for most, if not impossible.
Red Iguana founder Ramon Cardenas dies, leaves behind legacy of hard work, passion for food
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 29 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
Red Iguana founder Ramon Cardenas, who launched the iconic restaurant with wife Maria in 1985, has died, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and passion for food.
Utah documentary focused on day laborers garners national Telly Award recognition
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 28 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
A documentary about Utah's contingent of day laborers, workers who typically seek work outside home improvement stores, had garnered a national award.
Salt Lake County clerk to help register new citizens to vote after change in federal policy
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 26 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Clerk's Office plans to step in and help after feds prohibit organizations from helping with voter registration at certain naturalization events.
'No authority to enforce immigration law': Ogden police spell out stance on immigration
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden police joined other Utah agencies in spelling out the department's stance on immigration, saying it doesn't intend to single out immigrants for undue attention.
Mexican Martyrs Relics from Mexico's Cristeros War coming to Utah for rare visit
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Mexican Martyrs Relics from Mexico's Cristeros War of the 1920s will be on display in Utah at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.
'Another layer of communication': Spanish-language podcast aims to shed light on health issues
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
A new Spanish-language podcast sponsored by a range of nonprofit groups puts the focus on mental health and other health issues affecting the Latino community.
Utah's Colombian, Ecuadorian communities seek consular offices amid population growth
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Colombian and Ecuadorian communities are petitioning for local consular offices as the population from the two countries grows.
Amid tightening guidelines, a Utah event will aid immigrants applying for US citizenship
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 18 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
An event Saturday in South Salt Lake is scheduled to help immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.
As feds seek more immigration agents, Provo job fair draws foes of ongoing crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
With the federal government seeking as many as 10,000 new immigration agents, a Provo job fair drew a contingent of foes opposed to the ongoing immigration crackdown
'Proud of being Latino': Hispanic Heritage Month activities slated amid charged climate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 11 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
As Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, some community advocates worry about what they view as a charged climate prompted by the federal immigration crackdown.
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