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politics2 months ago•14 min saved

Utah Leaders React as Salt Lake City's ICE Facility Seems to be Off the Table

Federal DHS says it will use existing detention space, casting doubt on Salt Lake City’s planned ICE detention facility, a development reported by the New York Times. Utah leaders offered mixed responses: Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla called the news welcome and criticized rights violations in such facilities; Rep. Matt MacPherson said a facility could help free jail space and would like to see the federal government proceed; Gov. Spencer Cox hasn’t commented, and there has been no official federal word on future plans.

via KSL.com|

#detention-center #ice #immigration

politics2 months ago•14 min saved

Pentagon fixes faith labels after Utah backlash over LDS Christian status

The Pentagon revised its simplified faith codes after pushback from Utah lawmakers over labeling The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as not Christian; the change also dropped 'Christian' labels from Catholic, Baptist and evangelical groups, earning praise from Utah's senators who argued the government should not adjudicate theology.

via KSL.com|

#christian #faith-codes #lds-church

local-politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Boycott pressure hits Utah nursery tied to MIDA role over data center plan

Calls to boycott Layton's J&J Nursery have emerged after owner and state Sen. Jerry Stevenson, who sits on the Military Installation Development Authority board, helped approve a hyperscale data center project near Box Elder County. Stevenson declined comment; the nursery asks that supporters direct criticism at the decision-makers, not its employees.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#boycott #data-center #jj-nursery

politics1 year ago•8 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Senator Mike Lee's Social Media Posts and Responses

Sen. Mike Lee faced backlash for posting conspiracy theories and inflammatory content on social media, which has sparked calls for accountability from Utah Democrats and increased opposition efforts, though his strong Republican base and Utah's political landscape make his vulnerability limited. Democrats are strategizing to challenge him in future elections, but the state's deep Republican lean and historical voting patterns pose significant hurdles.

via The Bulwark|

#congressional-accountability #democratic-opposition #mike-lee