Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced plans to assist the incoming Trump administration in ramping up deportations of undocumented migrants in Utah who have committed crimes. The governor outlined priorities to identify, incarcerate, and deport such individuals, aligning with Trump’s immigration policies. Cox expressed gratitude for an administration taking immigration issues seriously while also emphasizing that the state will continue to welcome refugees and legal immigrants.
The announcement drew criticism from top Democrats in the Utah Legislature, who accused the governor of equating immigration with criminality and creating fear in undocumented communities. They called for policies that build trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities to ensure public safety.
Cox’s immigration policies have been consistently focused on addressing crime, such as drug trafficking, while advocating for immigration reforms. The governor has also advocated for the federal government to increase visas and streamline the legal immigration process. Legislation focused on supporting local communities impacted by the southern border crisis is expected during the upcoming legislative session.
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