Utah Governor Supports Targeted Deportation of Criminal Undocumented Immigrants

Governor Spencer Cox outlines plans to assist the Trump administration in deporting undocumented immigrants who commit crimes, drawing mixed reactions from Latino communities and advocacy groups.

• Governor Spencer Cox announced Utah's collaboration with the incoming Trump administration to deport undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activity, emphasizing public safety as a priority.
• Cox clarified that Utah will continue to welcome lawful immigrants and refugees while advocating for reforms to the asylum process and increased workforce visas.
• Latino advocacy groups, including Comunidades Unidas, criticized the plans, arguing they perpetuate harmful stereotypes and create fear within immigrant communities.
• Some community leaders expressed partial support for targeting criminal offenders but urged the governor to ensure that the broader immigrant population is not unfairly affected.
• Utah's deportation numbers have historically been low, with federal data showing only 995 deportations from the state since 2002, representing 0.02% of national totals.

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