Politics + Utah Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

July 14, 2009

Senate Bill 81 was recently signed into law and it gives officers the ability to question the citizenship status of those they pull over. Latino leaders from all over the Beehive State gathered for an emergency meeting to discuss the implications of the new law.

April 20, 2009

Father and son arrested: the other side of Utah’s stab at immigration reform

December 10, 2008

Despite testimony, immigration bill looks to pass session intact – Utah

September 8, 2008

Utah Latinos are reacting to current comments made by Jason Chaffetz, Republican candidate for the Third Congressional District. In a recent statement posted on the candidates official Web Site, Chaffetz said illegal immigrants with criminal records should be placed in military style tent camps.

September 5, 2008

Few Latinos at Republican convention – Utah delegation, like U.S., shows a lack of diversity – Beehive State group has but one non-Anglo among 68 delegates, alternate delegates and party officials

June 12, 2008

Incumbent skips debate as Latino leader rallies attendees – North Ogden, Utah

May 12, 2008

Utah Democrats choose Hispanic woman as Lt. Gov. nominee – Josie Valdez

April 28, 2008

Utah Office of Hispanic-Latino Affairs boss aims to boost office’s profile – Silvia Castro Thomas

April 10, 2008

Utah Hispanic Legislative Task Force to Meet with Governor – KCPW

March 18, 2008

Governor signs bill cracking down on illegal immigration – Utah

February 28, 2008

Controversial immigration bill argued in Utah House

February 26, 2008

Senate passes anti-illegal aliens measure – Utah

February 20, 2008

Anti-illegal immigration bill getting kinder, gentler overhaul – Utah

February 13, 2008

House votes to repeal in-state tuition for illegal immigrants – Utah

Latino Leaders Outspoken Against Immigration Bills – Utah

February 12, 2008

Illegal Immigration Fractures House Republicans – Utah

February 4, 2008

Sweeping migrant bill rushed to hearing (just days after made public) – Utah

January 30, 2008

Repeal of immigrant’s tuition waiver clears first hurdle – Utah

January 28, 2008

Bill Creating ID Theft Unit Draws Ire of Local Hispanic Activists – Utah

January 22, 2008

Immigration: Old bills return to the Hill – Utah politics

January 7, 2008

Mexican consul to Utah retires; built economic ties – Salvador Jimenez Munoz

Hernandez bringing new look to council – Orem, Utah

December 14, 2007

New director named for Utah Office of Ethnic Affairs

November 28, 2007

Salt Lake’s taco-cart rules unfair? – Hispanic group sees signs of discrimination

October 28, 2007

Immigration politics spark a Latino interest in voting

July 27, 2007

2 Utahns to court Hispanics – members of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s National Hispanic Steering Committee

July 19, 2007

Cost of educating illegals is targeted – Utah

February 25, 2007

Latinos gather to express fears about legislation – Utah

February 22, 2007

Latino groups meet to discuss pending bills on immigrants – Utah

February 8, 2007

Immigrant-tuition issue pops up again – Utah

February 1, 2007

Illegal Immigrants In Utah Closer To Deportation?

Revival of tuition bill fails in House – Utah

January 31, 2007

In-State Tuition Rate for Illegal Immigrants; House to Vote Again – Utah

January 29, 2007

Students fear repeal of the in-state tuition perk – Utah

Lawmakers drop the ball on immigration – Utah

January 28, 2007

Sides spar over resident tuition for undocumented students – Utah

January 25, 2007

Immigrants leery of pending bills – Utah

January 20, 2007

Undocumented kids tuition break takes hit – Utah

January 12, 2007

Mayoral candidates address Hispanic Forum – Salt Lake City

December 18, 2006

Hyrum raid: Congress is guilty of immigration crime – Utah