Herbert signs ‘Utah Solution’ on immigration

Gov. Gary Herbert signed four immigration reform bills in a semiprivate ceremony at the Capitol on Tuesday — officially marking Utah’s attempt to pioneer a path on the hot-button issue by challenging federal sovereignty through the authorization of guest-worker permits.

If successful, state politicians believe the laws could lay a foundation for a national solution to the complicated issue. If they fail, Utah will likely become just another state embroiled in litigation over the federal government’s claim to sole responsibility in setting immigration policy.

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