Utah’s governor will support the incoming Trump administration’s policy of deporting criminal illegal immigrants from the state, he announced Nov. 26.
Gov. Spencer Cox announced that the state effort, guided by five priorities, will support the president-elect in deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes and pose a public safety threat.
“When it comes to immigration policy, the safety of Utah residents is my top priority,” said Cox in a press release. “Utah will continue to welcome refugees and immigrants who enter the country lawfully, and we will continue pushing for reforms to the asylum process and for more visas to support our workforce needs. We have zero tolerance, however, for those who demonstrate a threat to public safety while in the country illegally.”…