The Department of Homeland Security has announced that federal immigration officers are now authorized to make arrests in schools and churches — locations that

Letters sent to family and students in both districts acknowledged that the new Department of Homeland Security policy may cause unease.

The arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials occurred during a 33-hour period from Tuesday to Wednesday.

In a response to policy changes regarding immigration by President Trump, the Salt Lake City School District assure families that "every child, regardless of immigration status" is welcome.

Immigration arrests can now be made at schools under a new directive from the Trump Administration. Questions remain about what this means for Utah's undocumented students and what they can expect moving forward.

The Salt Lake City School District responded Tuesday to recent executive orders and policy changes made by the Trump administration.

The Salt Lake City School District is urging parents to update emergency contact information and offering other guidance as the nation braces for immigration raids in schools and churches. Why it matters: The Trump administration on Tuesday announced it was scrapping a longstanding Department of Homeland Security policy that instructed immigration agents to avoid sensitive spaces.

With Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announcing he’s ready to stand behind President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to boost deportations, he’s already penned a “starting point” for reinforcing policies to remove undocumented migrants who commit crimes from the state.

In a new memo, a Justice Department official seeks to realign the department's positions on immigration with President Trump's executive actions — and threatens local officials who don't cooperate.