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Utah Bill Aims to Restrict ICE Actions in Sensitive Areas

1/19/2026

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Utah State Senator Nate Blouin introduced SB136 to limit ICE actions in sensitive locations such as churches and hospitals.
The bill would require federal agents to show their faces during operations and would restrict local police cooperation with ICE.
Blouin acknowledged potential legal challenges ahead.
GOP leaders including Utah Republican Party Chairman Robert Axson say the proposal undermines law enforcement and public safety.

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Utah State Senator Nate Blouin introduced SB136 to limit ICE actions in sensitive locations such as churches and hospitals.
The bill would require federal agents to show their faces during operations and would restrict local police cooperation with ICE.
Blouin acknowledged potential legal challenges ahead.
GOP leaders including Utah Republican Party Chairman Robert Axson say the proposal undermines law enforcement and public safety.