Mark Shurtleff

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

1 Education
2 Personal
3 Political Positions
4 External links

[edit] Education

Attorney General Shurtleff attended Brighton High School (Cottonwood Heights, Utah), Brigham Young University, University of Utah College of Law, and University of San Diego School of Law.

[edit] Personal

Attorney General Shurtleff is married with five children. He is fluent in Spanish. He has a relative, Craig Shurtleff, who is a literature professor at Illinois Central College, in East Peoria, Illinois.

[edit] Political Positions

Immigration: Shurtleff is an advocate of amnesty for people living illegally in the US[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]