Utah Deportation Bill Stalls Over Concerns for Legal Immigrants

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A Utah bill aimed at deporting criminal immigrants stalled in the state Senate due to concerns it could affect legal immigrants. HB-226 proposed increasing sentences for certain violent misdemeanors to 365 days, aligning with federal deportation policies. Critics worry this could impact legal residents. The bill passed the Utah House but was rejected by the Senate Judiciary Committee.