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As ICE expands, Utah law enforcement leaders worry some residents are avoiding police altogether — and not reporting crimes

What happened

Utah law enforcement leaders are concerned that immigrants and others are avoiding police and not reporting crimes amid expanding ICE enforcement. The reports describe a fear of immigration enforcement affecting cooperation with local authorities across the state. Separately, Salt Lake County's district attorney is discussing how to prosecute federal immigration officers accused of violating state law.

Timeline

  1. Salt Lake Tribune As ICE expands, Utah law enforcement leaders worry some residents are avoiding police altogether — and not reporting crimes
  2. KSL Utah prosecutor seeks fifth term as he leads national discussion on holding ICE agents accountable

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