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Ogden, UT – In the weeks following Donald Trump’s election as president, Utah Governor Spencer Cox unveiled a plan to support federal deportation efforts using state resources. His stated priority was to target undocumented immigrants who had committed crimes while residing in Utah. The announcement, made approximately 20 days after Trump’s victory, quickly drew both support and criticism across the state. During a news conference broadcast on PBS Utah, Cox emphasized that the state’s deportation efforts would focus on individuals who have broken the law. “We’re going to start with criminals, people who are breaking the law and causing harm…

Ogden, UT – A legal battle is underway in Utah over the constitutionality of the state’s “school choice” program, with significant implications for public education funding. The Utah Education Association (UEA) filed a lawsuit earlier this year challenging the Utah Fits All scholarship program, arguing that it violates the Utah Constitution’s provisions on the use of income tax revenue. At the heart of the dispute is whether the $82.5 million annual funding for the program is lawful. Created by the Utah Legislature in 2023, the program provides up to $8,000 in scholarships for eligible K-12 students. These funds can be…