Denver has long been at the forefront of sanctuary policies, officially becoming a “sanctuary city” around 2013 and pioneering a trend that has transformed Colorado into a full-blown “sanctuary state”—and Coloradans are paying the price.
Legislation enacted by Democrat-dominated state lawmakers prohibits sheriffs from cooperating with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement in identifying and deporting criminal migrants. This policy shields convicted criminals from deportation, releasing them back into Colorado communities instead of adhering to federal immigration laws.
This blanket approach to sanctuary policies not only weakens public safety but imposes significant hidden costs on Coloradans. Denver’s leadership, particularly under current Mayor Michael Johnston, has championed and defended these policies, leaving taxpayers to pick up the…
