‘Mormon Land’: Are Latter-day Saints who back deportation of immigrants right or wrong — in the gospel’s eyes?
An LDS immigrant and an LDS law professor discuss the fear sweeping congregations and steps the faith’s leaders could undertake to respond to the Trump administration’s crackdown.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) International flags, representing the global Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, line a plaza near the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.