SALT LAKE CITY — A controversial immigration package approved by Utah lawmakers last week has groups on both sides of the debate threatening to boycott and sue the state.
Some also are pledging to hold the Mormon church accountable for supporting what they call an amnesty program.
The legislation also includes an enforcement law that would require police to check the immigration status of anyone stopped for a felony or serious misdemeanor.
William Gheen, president of Americans for Legal Immigration, said Wednesday that the guest worker program included in the legislation violates federal law.
Gheen says litigation is planned, as is a public relations campaign denouncing the church's support of the program.
Church spokeswoman Kim Farah says it is merely emphasizing concern for keeping families together.
The legislation is awaiting Gov. Gary Herbert's approval.
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No one is more opposed to ILLEGAL immigration than I am. That being said, what logic is there to "holing the mormon church" responsible. There are many elected officials I would hold accountable, but come on, not everything is the LDS More..
I am compassionate and thoughtful, and I certainly don't want families to be split up. I strongly support the family unit and keeping it together. So I find it very ironic that most of these illegal immigrants leave their families at home to sneak More..
We have entered an era where any and all decisions must be argued against, blame assigned -- and most important - money extracted from those who have it.
The LDS Church is committed to encouraging Christ-like actions. When it comes to More..