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2023

2020

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A bill could stop undocumented youth in Utah from playing school sports, critics say. Gov. Cox is signing it — with a catch.

March 16, 2023

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UnidosUS, along with our 2023 Affiliate of the Year Comunidades Unidas, co-hosted our Fall Affiliate Convening in Salt Lake City.

November 7, 2023

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Advocates urge Cox to veto bill, saying it discriminates against immigrant youth

March 15, 2023

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Comunidades Unidas, Cambia Health Foundation longtime partner, receives national recognition

October 12, 2023

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National Volunteer Week
Healthier Together: Comunidades Unidas

April 21, 2023

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Julie Stewart and Leonel Nieto: Not everyone can weather this storm the same way

April 23, 2020

2019

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Local immigration advocates say Trump’s new ‘public charge’ rule targets working families

August 14, 2019

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Government report on border detention conditions shocks Utah Latino activists

July 3, 2019

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 Immigrants Welcome. Salt Lake County Council reaches compromise on immigration resolution.

June 17, 2019

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New campaign seeks to extend health insurance to all Utah children

May 24, 2019

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Utah Latinos warn that a census question about citizenship may cost the state, as the Supreme Court weighs its constitutionality

April 22, 2019

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Commentary: How to put The Utah Compact into action

March 31, 2019

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Utah leaders react to President Donald Trump’s border wall speech

January 8, 2019

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Utah's Hispanic community disproportionately affected by COVID-19, official say

April 14, 2020

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Utah immigrants say they’re ‘living in fear’ after latest Trump rule on green cards

August 13, 2019

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Plans proceed for new center to hold Utah immigration detainees — but it may be in Wyoming

July 3, 2019

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 After contentious debate, Salt Lake County Council calls on Congress to reform immigration

June 12, 2019

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Citizenship Concerns Remain After Census Bureau Visit

May 11, 2019

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Film Shows Experience Of Latinx Workforce Behind Resort Towns

April 17, 2019

Local leaders reaffirm support for Utah Compact on immigration

March 22, 2019

Former Executive Director Luis Garza being interviewed by ABC 4

Yes or no? Should the citizenship question be included on the 2020 census?

July 4, 2019

US Supreme Court decides on gerrymandering, drawing blood and a census citizenship question

June 27, 2019

Utah organization sets goal of 100% health coverage for children regardless of immigration status

May 25, 2019

Stressing security, U.S. census chief urges Utahns to take part in 2020 survey

May 8, 2019

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Utah Latino leaders say Trump plan to release immigrants in sanctuary cities 'dehumanizing

April 12, 2019

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Immigration reform is key for business growth, analysts says

March 7, 2019

2018

May 24, 2018 - This Utahn works for an organization some have labeled a hate group. Trump just nominated him to oversee refugees and migration for the whole country

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2018/05/25/trump-taps-anti-illegal-immigrant-utahn-to-oversee-refugee-migration-issues-at-the-state-department/

May 18, 2018 - Sister Kathleen Moroney Legal Service Award luncheon is open to all the community

https://www.icatholic.org/article/sister-kathleen-moroney-legal-service-award-luncheon-41511294

May 1st, 2018 - New citizenship question, murky immigration policy, could impact 2020 Census results

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900017531/new-citizenship-question-murky-immigration-policy-could-impact-2020-census-results.html

March 27, 2018 - Utahns concerned about citizenship question on 2020 census
http://fox13now.com/2018/03/27/utahns-concerned-about-citizenship-question-on-2020-census/

March 9, 2018  Women Unite at Utah State Capitol

http://upr.org/post/women-unite-utah-state-capitol

March 8, 2018 ‘It’s Time We Press for Progress’ Hundreds gather inside the Capitol to celebrate International Women’s Day.

https://www.cityweekly.net/BuzzBlog/archives/2018/03/08/its-time-we-press-for-progress

 

January 26, 2018 - New Mormon leadership takes its first public stance, calls on Congress to make room for ‘Dreamers’

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2018/01/26/mormon-church-calls-on-federal-politicians-to-provide-hope-and-opportunities-for-former-daca-recipients/

January 10, 2018 - ‘Who’s next?’ Trump’s order to end protected status for Salvadorans incites a familiar sense of disappointment in Utah immigrants

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/01/09/trumps-order-to-end-protected-status-for-salvadorans-incites-a-familiar-sense-of-disappointment-in-utah-immigrants

2017

Give! From family services to hope on two wheels, these 10 local charities fight the good fight.

https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/give/Content?oid=6687265

A Utah woman says she escaped ‘severe abuse and violence’ in Guatemala. The U.S. is trying to send her back.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/2017/10/17/a-utah-woman-says-she-escaped-severe-abuse-and-violence-in-guatemala-the-us-is-trying-to-send-her-back/#gallery-carousel-4657  

DACA deadline leaves young, undocumented immigrants in limbo again

http://kutv.com/news/local/daca-deadline-leaves-young-undocumented-immigrants-in-limbo-again

Utahns unite for local relief efforts supporting those affected by disasters in Mexico and Puerto Rico
http://www.icatholic.org/article/utahns-unite-for-local-relief-efforts-supporting-those-12910488    

End of DACA - Utah communities offer help for DACA recipients
http://kutv.com/news/local/communities-offer-help-for-daca-recipients

Ending Obama-era DACA for young immigrants bad for Utah, supporters say
http://www.sltrib.com/news/2017/09/05/ending-obama-era-daca-for-young-immigrants-bad-for-utah-supporters-say/  

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