The Salt Lake Tribune
Coverage of The Salt Lake Tribune in the Nexus archive.
- 10th Circuit revives Utah journalist lawsuit over denied statehouse credentials
The 10th Circuit Court revived a Utah journalist's lawsuit against statehouse staffers who denied him media credentials after he started an independent publication. The court ruled that the denial implicated his First Amendment rights, finding his allegations of viewpoint discrimination sufficient to proceed, though it dismissed other claims like retaliation and prior restraint.
- Even $75M from Trump may not save Oakland’s embattled coal terminal
An Oakland coal terminal project, facing years of litigation and controversy, may receive $75 million from the Trump administration to support the coal industry. Critics argue the funding props up a declining sector, while the administration claims it will enhance U.S. energy exports.
- Utah Bans Polygraph Tests for Those Reporting Sexual Assault
Utah has banned polygraph tests for sexual assault victims following new legislation signed by Gov. Spencer Cox, which takes effect in May. The law aims to prevent unreliable polygraph results from undermining sexual assault cases, inspired by cases like therapist Scott Owen's conviction after false accusations led to his imprisonment.