We, the undersigned and residents of the state of Utah, SUPPORT President Obama's Executive Action on immigration and ask Attorney General Sean Reyes to withdraw Utah from the lawsuit against immigration action.

The lawsuit temporarily blocked the implementation of the immigration actions announced by President Obama on November 20, 2014, which would allow thousands of Utah families to come forward and apply for deportation relief and work authorization.

The lawsuit is contrary to the well-being of our state's economy and contrary to what the majority of Americans want and support. It is also against Utah values and the widely supported Utah Compact, which outlines the support for policies that protect the human dignity of our immigrant community and avoid separation of families.

We believe that Utah families without documents should be able to apply for work permits through the deferred action programs and have the chance to live, work, and stay in the United States with their families.

We support a diverse and culturally rich community, and a uniform immigration system that respects human rights and human dignity, values which are consistent with Utah’s pioneer heritage.

We ask our Attorney General to send a clear message that Utah is a welcoming state by withdrawing our state's involvement in the lawsuit against immigration action and support Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).