A suburb becomes Utah’s first city to sign pact with ICE, giving officers immigration enforcement powers
The agreement comes as President Donald Trump looks for more support in his ongoing immigration crackdown.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Riverton City Hall on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. The suburb signed a pact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday, giving some of its police officers immigration powers.
Jose Davila IV covers west-side communities and is a Report for America corps member. He previously worked for KUNR Public Radio in Reno, The Toledo Blade and the Yale Daily News. He appreciates tips on the west side's best food, great hikes across the state and pickup volleyball games. Es bilingüe y ama los tostones de su padre más que nada.
Jose Davila IV covers west-side communities and is a Report for America corps member. He previously worked for KUNR Public Radio in Reno, The Toledo Blade and the Yale Daily News. He appreciates tips on the west side's best food, great hikes across the state and pickup volleyball games. Es bilingüe y ama los tostones de su padre más que nada.