Mark Shurtleff

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Mark Shurtleff (born August 9, 1957) has been the attorney general of Utah since 2001. He previously served as an Assistant Attorney General and as Deputy County Attorney for Salt Lake County.

Shurtleff is married with five children.

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Education

Shurtleff attended Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights, Brigham Young University, University of Utah College of Law, and University of San Diego School of Law.

Political Positions

Immigration

Shurtleff is an advocate of amnesty for people living illegally in the U.S.[1] He is a supporter of John McCain's presidential campaign,[2] citing McCain's support for amnesty as a major factor. Shurtleff opposed the amendment making English Utah's official language,[3] has opposed efforts to deny driver's licenses to illegal immigrants and to assist the federal government in enforcing immigration laws,[4] and supports Utah's policy of giving in-state tuition to illegal aliens.[5] In November 2006, Shurtleff was given Mexico's Aguila Azteca award, for "for foreigners who serve Mexico or humanity" for his support for illegal immigrants.[6]

Gay Marriage

Shurtleff opposed Utah Constitutional Amendment 3, the 2004 amendment which banned gay marriage/civil unions in the state, stating it would "forever deny to a group of citizens the right to approach its Legislature to seek benefits and protections. This is bad law and should be rejected."[7]

Contact Information

Office of the Attorney General
Utah State Capitol Complex
350 North State Street Suite 230
SLC UT 84114-2320
FAX: (801) 538-1121

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/PrRel/Articles/Shurtleff%20and%20Latinos%20Share%20Pretend%20Mtg%20March%2010%202001%20Tribune%20Art.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/News/PressReleases/ca977875-07b4-47ce-81b2-efec905de3dd.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.acluutah.org/pr090401.htm
  4. ↑ http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,650225195,00.html
  5. ↑ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20070120/ai_n17146511
  6. ↑ http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,650205595,00.html
  7. ↑ http://online.logcabin.org/talking_points/gop-heroes/shurtleff.html

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