In his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Donald Trump once again painted a picture of immigration with a broad brush of fear, not facts.
But although partisanship is at an all-time high, a bipartisan deal on immigration remains within reach. Such a deal includes border security and provides certainty for law-abiding immigrants.
As I visit Salt Lake City, I remain inspired by Utahns’ recognition that different sides can come to the table for a rational debate on immigration. It’s a sensibility that led to the Utah Compact in 2011 and has continued in the years since.