"Utah is undoing a law passed unanimously just five years ago. HB226 subjects immigrants and refugees—including green card holders and longtime lawful residents— to deportation proceedings for minor offenses, with little chance for relief. The Legislature’s intent is clear: this isn’t about public safety—it’s about creating a deportation pipeline that strips judges of discretion and tears families apart. Immigrants and refugees are vital members of our communities, and this bill delivers lasting, disproportionate harm to people we know and care about." Said Ellie Menlove, Legislative and Policy Council for the ACLU of Utah
