Colorado lawmakers pass bill to create legal fund to defend state against Trump administration

Colorado lawmakers pass bill to create legal fund to defend state against Trump administration

DENVER Colorado lawmakers have passed a bill that would set aside millions of dollars to help defend the state from the Trump administration.House Bill 25-1321 passed out of both chambers and is awaiting Governor Jared Polis signature.The Democratic-sponsored bill sets aside $4 million for the Colorado Defense Fund, which the governor could tap into to defend Colorado from adverse federal actions, including funding freezes.We need to be prepared…

Trump Admin Denies Denver $24M in Grant Money

Denver, Colorado, officials have been informed by the Trump administration that it no longer will pay the sanctuary city roughly $24 million in grant money expected to cover migrant shelter costs.

What losing $24M of federal money really means for Denver

Denver's funding loss might foreshadow a federal campaign to cut funding for cities that support immigrants.