Immigration Politics: 'Utah Compact' urges guidelines for immigration discussion

Perhaps a glimmer of sanity from Utah!

'Utah Compact' urges guidelines for immigration discussion.ksl.com: "An historic signing on immigration reform took place Thursday at the State Capitol courtyard.

Representatives from corporations and businesses, state and city governments, community organizations and faiths stepped forward to lend support to what's titled 'The Utah Compact.' They've been working for several months to draft a statement to influence the tone of the discussion on the immigration issue.

The Utah Compact's five principles begin with the idea of federal solutions to the problem.

"We urge Utah's congressional delegation and others to lead efforts to strengthen federal laws and protect our international borders," Walker said. "We urge state leaders to adopt reasonable policies addressing immigration in Utah."

Bishop John Wester, leader of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City and head of the Catholic Bishops of the United States Immigration Committee, has been a long-time supporter of reform. "I'm hoping that we can speak loudly and clearly that we do not want oppressive and Draconian legislation," he said. "We do not want our state to take the place of the federal government."" Nov. 12, 2010.