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Utah Democratic leaders denounce hate rally, reaffirm commitment to inclusion
Utah Senate Democratic Leader Luz Escamilla and House Democratic Leader Angela Romero issued the following statement after reports of a hate group holding a rally in Herriman, Utah:
âWe are outraged by the recent anti-American, hate-fueled rally organized by the Patriot Front in Herriman this weekend. This demonstration specifically targeted vulnerable communities, including our immigrant community. There is no space in Utah for this type of hatred. We will continue to fight harmful rhetoric and not allow for hate to define our state.â
Silicon Slopes and legislative leaders support outdoor recreation infrastructure as a means to develop the tech sector
On Friday, the Outdoor Rec, Outdoor Tech press conference was standing room only on Capitol Hill as notable lawmakers, including Senate President Stuart Adams (R), House Speaker Mike Schultz (R), Representative Doug Owens (D), and Representative Steve Eliason (R), government officials Joel Ferry, and tech leaders Kelvyn Cullimore, Nate Quigley, Karl Sun, Trent Mano, and Jim Davis among others joined together to express the importance of outdoor recreation to the success of Utah. This coalition understands investing in outdoor recreation infrastructure will galvanize Utahâs most unique and competitive economic advantage: our unparalleled access to great outdoor recreation opportunities. (Read More)
Rep. Maloy and colleagues introduce legislation honoring civil rights hero Fred Korematsu
Congresswoman Celeste Maloy joined Representatives Mark Takano (CA-39), Vince Fong (CA-20), and Young Kim (CA-40) in introducing The Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act to posthumously award Fred Korematsu with the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the nation, and his dedication to justice and equality.
Fred Korematsu was a civil rights leader who fought against the wrongful internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. In 1942, Civilian Exclusion Order 34 was issued and ordered all people of Japanese ancestry be removed from their homes in states along the West Coast and relocated to remote internment camps. Korematsu knew the government had violated the civil rights of thousands of its citizens and refused to comply. He was subsequently convicted for disobeying the governmentâs orders and spent over two years in prisons and incarceration sites. In September 1942, Fred Korematsu and his family were transferred to an internment camp in Topaz, Utah. Korematsuâs application to indefinitely leave Topaz was approved in January 1944. (Read More)
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