Official Statements

Yesterday the Utah House and Senate discarded the fair and transparent Independent Redistricting Commission maps.

The freedom to vote is a clear political manifestation of the individual worth of souls.

This vote demonstrated an ethical failure of our nation’s conservative movement to address accountability and breaches to the rule of law.

Today, 43 U.S. senators chose to acquit the former president from responsibility for the assault on the Capitol and on members of Congress.

Recent events demonstrate the fragility of our union, and we are deeply concerned with the behavior of our president.

We solemnly join the rising tide of voices asking for the peaceful and lawful removal of the president of the United States.

A record number of Americans demonstrated, simply by casting a vote, that they value their democracy and its institutions.

Every eligible citizen should have the right to cast a vote, and every vote should be counted.

We hear the call to move toward something new — a government that unites its people and respects democracy, human rights, and human life.

We call for justice and accountability following the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of law enforcement officers and citizens.

There is hope as long as there are citizens willing to speak out. Sen. Romney’s fearless choice should inspire us to persevere with courage.

When presented to the Senate, these articles deserve a full and fair trial with impartial jurors, conducted as required by the Constitution.

We must unify behind a call to uphold the law, sustain the patterns set down by the Constitution, and demand integrity of our leaders.

We condemn the regulation announced by the Trump administration on Wed. that would abolish the 20-day limit on holding families in jails.

It is time to focus on rational, bipartisan, compassionate immigration reform that will prevent the separation of children from families.