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Polis open to signing bill restricting local ICE cooperation as Colorado sanctuary debate heats up

Colorado Politics, Approved, State / May 15, 2025 / 75th Colorado Legislature, Ann Arbor Police, Governor Jared Polis, Illegal Immigration, Law Enforcement, Public safety, Sanctuary Policies, Sanctuary state, SB 25-276

Gov. Jared Polis said that while he had “major problems” with an earlier proposal that sought to inoculate immigrants from federal policies, the bill now includes “workable language,” thereby signaling his intent to sign it.

The governor reiterated he is still reviewing the proposal, which underwent several changes before its final passage during the 2025 legislative session.

At its core, Senate Bill 276 reemphasized existing state law that precludes local law enforcers from detaining an individual based on an “immigration detainer.” An immigration “detainer” is a notice issued to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies informing the latter that agents intend to assume custody of an individual no longer subject to the former’s detention.

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Denver ICE ride-along: Colorado jail limits force agents into streets as officer assaults surge 400%

KXRM-TV, Approved, Local / May 13, 2025 / COLORADO SPRINGS, El Paso county, ICE, Illegal Immigration, Public safety, Sanctuary Policies, Sanctuary state

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Recently, NewsNation affiliate KXRM went on a ride-along with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Denver, as its officers conducted targeted enforcement actions on at-large fugitives from ICE in Colorado Springs.

From attending the early morning briefing, to witnessing ICE officers making arrests of “public safety threats,” to touring the Florence Sub-Office for processing, KXRM was able to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into an arrest made by ICE officers and the steps taken thereafter.

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Teller County to DOJ: Don’t punish rural communities for Denver’s sanctuary policies

KOAA News, Approved, Local / May 12, 2025 / 75th Colorado Legislature, Federal funding, Government overreach, Governor Jared Polis, ICE, Sanctuary Policies, SB25-003, Second Amendment, Teller County

TELLER COUNTY — In a letter sent to President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ), Teller County leaders are simultaneously supporting DOJ lawsuits against Colorado while at the same time asking for leniency if federal funding is cut off from the state.

The letter was written and signed by Teller County’s three commissioners and sent last week to the DOJ’s Office of Civil Rights.

The commissioners first take issue with Colorado’s recent gun control measures, going so far as to encourage the DOJ to take legal action against the state of Colorado.

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