Author: Kevin Thompson

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Several proposals aimed at reforming Utah’s judicial branch are making their way through the state legislature, with key changes being discussed regarding the Utah Supreme Court, judicial retention processes, and the procedures surrounding constitutional challenges. These proposals come in the wake of a summer ruling that struck down Amendments A and D, which were seen as significant defeats for the legislature. In response, top legislative leaders, including House Speaker, have expressed the need for judicial reforms. Senate leaders, however, assert that the proposals are not retaliatory in nature but are aimed at improving judicial efficiency…

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Thirteen individuals, including several alleged gang members, were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a multi-agency operation on Sunday, February 16. The arrests were part of a broader crackdown by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and ICE, aimed at removing dangerous criminal aliens from the streets of Utah. According to officials from the Rocky Mountain Division of the DEA, four of the individuals arrested have known gang affiliations. All 13 are now in ICE custody for processing. The operation, which involved several law enforcement agencies, has been praised by ICE…