By Ahnaf Kalam | Commentary, The Gazette
Denver, with its progressive credentials, decided not long ago that it would be a sanctuary city — proudly throwing open its gates to the world’s downtrodden. The rhetoric was lofty: a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and justice for those who had the misfortune of being born on the wrong side of international borders. It was a stance seemingly forged in moral superiority, one that the city could proudly broadcast to other, less “enlightened” parts of the nation. However, in reality, the story has been quite different.
Since the Biden administration took office, more than 20 million people have crossed the southern border — many illegally. Denver, like so many other sanctuary cities, quickly found itself woefully unprepared for the influx. Overcrowded shelters, resource depletion, and a marked increase in crime began to afflict the city. The reality of their “welcoming” stance hit home, but instead of reassessing their stance on sanctuary policies, Denver chose another path: to offload the burden.