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Utah Man Claims he’s Undocumented in Order to Avoid Jail Time
November 4, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A Utah man was the subject of a police search after he falsely claimed he was in the country illegally in an attempt to avoid jail time by being deported. continue reading »
Latino Immigrants Worry About Competing With Refugees in the Low-Income Job Market
July 7, 2011 | by Deseret News | Latino Daily News
Just as Latino immigrants were thought to have the strongest hold on service-sector jobs in Utah, a new kind of immigrant may be taking over these low-skilled occupations. continue reading »
Utah Gov. Herbert Defends New Immigration Law Protecting Undocumented Immigrants
April 29, 2011 | by BYU University | Latino Daily News
Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued a statement last week defending Utah’s new immigration law in a rebuttal to U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith’s comment that the federal government should sue Utah to stop its immigrant guest-worker program. continue reading »
Utah Gov. Herbert Signs “Solution” to Immigration Issue, Still Angers Tea Party
March 16, 2011 | by The Salt Lake Tribune | Latino Daily News
On Tuesday, Gov. Gary Herbert signed four immigration reform bills officially starting Utah’s attempt to “force the federal government to engage” in a debate that they have so-far ignored. continue reading »
Latino Groups call for Utah Boycott, as State challenges Federal Sovereignty on Immigration
March 12, 2011 | by The Salt Lake Tribune | Latino Daily News
The Utah legislature passed three immigration reform bills last Thursday blazing a new path for immigration reform, separate from Arizona. continue reading »
Utah Bill Proposes State, Federal and Mexico Involvement
March 4, 2011 | by Salt Lake Tribune | Latino Daily News
The bill, HB466, is sponsored by immigration foes Rep. Stephen Sandstrom and co-sponsored by Sen. Curt Bramble and would allow businesses in Utah who need labor to directly solicit it through Nuevo Leon. The approach would work within federal guidelines where legal visas are distributed by the federal government with the state acting essentially as middleman. continue reading »
Sandstrom’s Tough immigration Bill Sails Through Utah’s House
February 19, 2011 | by Utah News | Latino Daily News
HB 70 has been 10 months in the making and finally made it to the Utah House yesterday for a vote. Passing 58-15, even the sponsor was surprised by the strong support. continue reading »
Bill to be Considered to Register 110,000 Undocumented Persons Living in Utah
February 3, 2011 | by The Salt Lake Tribune | Latino Daily News
Utah Senator Luz Robles (D) has gained the support of a conservative Republican in the House who called her Immigration Reform Bill “a fair approach to the issue.” continue reading »
Another DREAM Acter Facing Deportation, Detained En Route to His Christian College Classes
January 30, 2011 | by The Salt Lake Tribune | Latino Daily News
Nineteen year-old David Morales dreams to pursue a college education to become a Christian pastor have been put on hold indefinitely as he faces deportation after being detained en route to start college. continue reading »
State Asks Organizers to Postpone Utah’s Latino Day
January 13, 2011 | by Salt Lake Tribune | Latino Daily News
Citing “intense legislative debate about immigration” and a tight budget, state officials have asked even organizers to postpone next month’s Latino Day at the Capitol event until after the legislative session has ended. continue reading »
Republican Extremists Push Utah Towards Anti-Immigrant Legislation
December 23, 2010 | by Southern Poverty Law Center: Hatewatch | Latino Daily News
The Salt Lake Tribune on Sunday published a lengthy investigative report on the origins of the immigration bill proposed by Utah State Rep. Stephen Sandstrom (R-Orem). continue reading »
Utah Bill Looking to Create Work Permits for Undocumented
December 3, 2010 | by Fox News Latino | Latino Daily News
With help from The (conservative) Sutherland Institute, Utah Senator Luz Robles has begin work on a new bill that would offer the state’s undocumented immigration population the chance to legally work. continue reading »
“The List” May Be Keeping Utah Crime Victims Silent
October 7, 2010 | by Deseret News | Immigration News
A list of about 1,300 alleged unauthorized immigrants was released to the media and law enforcement earlier this year, and a domestic violence group believes it is keeping some Latino victims from seeking help. continue reading »
