Douglas County sheriff, DA sue Colorado over visa process for crime victims

Douglas County sheriff, DA sue Colorado over visa process for crime victims

Douglas County’s top two law enforcement officials sued Gov. Jared Polis and other state officials this week over a 2021 state law aimed at streamlining the process for crime victims who are not U.S. citizens to apply for legal status within the country. Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly joined with 23rd Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler to argue that the state law unduly limits law enforcement officers’ discretion to block applicat…

Douglas County Sheriff, DA sue Polis administration over immigration policy

Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly and District Attorney George Brauchler filed a lawsuit against Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, challenging the constitutionality of a state statute regarding immigration visas. Filed on Wednesday, the suit also names Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, Director of Public Safety Stan Hilkey, and Division of Criminal Justice Director Matt Luan. Weekly […]