‘Mormon Land’: Some LDS Trump voters surprised to see fellow believers targeted in immigration crackdown
Mass deportations could do serious harm to the church, warns Latter-day Saint immigration attorney.
(Alex Brandon | AP) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holds a briefing in Maryland. The current U.S. crackdown on immigration has divided the nation and Latter-day Saints.
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.
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.