Utah Compact

The Utah Compact’s language states a respect for the rule of law, and emphasizes that “local law enforcement resources should focus on criminal activities,” as opposed to civil infractions. Republicans like Candice Pierucci have said current legislation hews closely to that intent, focusing on people who have committed crimes.

Utah is leaning into a very different approach to immigration today than back in 2010 when the state made headlines with the Utah Compact on immigration. The compact was reaffirmed in 2019 — what's different now?

After a heated debate on immigration issues at its Tuesday meeting, the Salt Lake County Council passed an amended resolution by Council Member Steve…

After a heated debate on immigration issues at its Tuesday meeting, the Salt Lake County Council passed an amended resolution by Council Member Steve…

Close to 300 Latinos — many with Venezuelan roots — packed Taylorsville’s City Hall Thursday night for a town hall that at times seemed like a party, even…

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Peter Cooke gathered leaders from Utah minority communities Friday to outline his policy on immigration in the state.…

The non-partisan Utah Foundation surveys voters every election cycle to find out what issues concern them most. It's called the Utah Priorities Project,…