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Council defers vote on immigration-enforcement resolution after sheriff and members raise concerns
Summary
A proposed resolution to signal county cooperation with federal immigration enforcement was discussed but deferred for revision until early February. Sheriff Rosie Rivera told council the sheriff's office already works with federal partners and urged caution in messaging to avoid creating fear among residents.
The Salt Lake County Council voted to defer a proposed resolution that would express the county's intent to cooperate with federal immigration-enforcement activities.
Councilmember Shelton Stewart introduced the measure to signal the county's support for law-enforcement efforts related to noncitizen criminal activity. "Also it does it says that we'll cooperate with the governing body, and support them in their efforts…
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