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Utah House approves strike-force measure to target felony crimes tied to illegal immigration
Summary
Lawmakers passed first substitute HB64 to create a multi-agency strike force focused on major felony crimes associated with illegal immigration, including human trafficking and document fraud; sponsor said funding would be roughly $891,000 and could be seeded by federal JAG/CCJJ funds, but appropriation is not yet secured.
The Utah House passed first substitute House Bill 64 on a voice vote after extensive floor debate, approving a multi‑agency “strike force” to target major felony crimes associated with illegal immigration, including human trafficking, drug trafficking and document fraud.
Sponsor Representative Deane said the unit would be run through the Attorney General’s Office with volunteer participation from local governments, sheriff’s departments, police and federal immigration enforcement where possible. “This bill does…
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