Colorado group files ballot initiative over state immigration law

Colorado group files ballot initiative over state immigration law

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado's immigration laws are in the spotlight. Critics call Colorado a "sanctuary state," which the governor denied, but some say state laws are standing in the way of deporting people accused of violent crimes. Some folks are calling on Colorado leaders to remove state immigration laws, saying they will let voters decide if lawmakers do not act. State lawmakers talk immigration as congressional members ask Polis to chang…

Polis, ending the 2019 sanctuary law will make Colorado safer

During his annual State of the State address on January 9, Gov. Jared Polis stated, “I truly hope that (then) President-elect Trump and Congress can work together quickly to secure the border, stop human trafficking, and stop the illegal flow of guns and drugs.” On this he and I agree, however, to actually achieve this, we must undo the sanctuary laws that have been enacted. I spent over two decades working for Immigration and Customs Enforcemen…

Colorado measure would end sanctuary state policy

Colorado measure would end sanctuary state policy kcpnews2 Fri, 01/31/2025 - 05:00 Image (The Center Square) A proposed ballot measure would require law enforcement in Colorado to cooperate with federal immigration detainer requests.The measure, filed by the conservative advocacy group Advance Colorado, is in response to Colorado’s so-called “Sanctuary State” status protecting illegal immigrants."State and local law enforcement must cooperate …

Ballot measure would let voters kill Colorado’s sanctuary laws

It could be up to voters soon whether Colorado should continue to operate as a Sanctuary State for migrants in the U.S. illegally or repeal laws blocking local police from coordinating with immigration officials. Advance Colorado led by Michael Fields — author of many successful ballot measures over the years —is now organizing a raid on these dangerous state laws passed during the Polis administration. What’s wrong with lose laws? Fields explai…