March 30, 2026 “I spoke with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Charles Wall and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Director Tim Kaiser during a 30-minute virtual, introductory meeting last week. I was told ICE plans for Salt Lake City to host one of its ‘mega centers,’ with capacity for approximately 7,500 to […]
Mayor Mendenhall issues statement on DHS purchase for ICE detention facility
March 13, 2026 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is releasing the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s recent purchase of a warehouse on the City’s west side for the purpose of using it as a detention facility. “Let me be clear. A detention center does not belong in our capital city—full stop. The […]
Mayor Mendenhall issues statement on ICE activity at SLC International Airport on October 29, 2025
October 30, 2025 “Last night, I was made aware of an incident at the Salt Lake City International Airport where multiple plain-clothed ICE agents approached, forcibly detained, and removed a woman near the baggage claim area. I’ve watched what videos the public made of the incident, our responding SLCPD officer’s body camera footage, and airport […]