Tag: ice
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Judge handling Denver schools’ challenge to ICE policy changes course, sets hearing
The federal judge overseeing Denver Public Schools’ challenge to the Trump administration’s new policy for immigration enforcement announced on Monday that he will hold a hearing on the district’s request for a restraining order — a seeming about-face from his position just one week ago. The DPS lawsuit against U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem seeks…
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Man in the middle: DPS lawsuit against Trump policy assigned to judge with higher aspirations
After Denver Public Schools sued the Trump administration on Wednesday seeking to overturn a new policy giving immigration authorities greater latitude to operate in schools, the case was assigned to the lone, first-term appointee of President Donald Trump on Colorado’s federal trial court. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel D. Domenico has routinely handled challenges to governmental actions during his…
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Colorado Springs residents say city’s reaffirmation of non-‘sanctuary’ status is ‘political grandstanding’
Residents on Tuesday criticized a second resolution reaffirming that Colorado Springs is not a “sanctuary city” for migrants crossing U.S. borders as divisive, hateful and an example of political grandstanding. Though the resolution is symbolic and not legally binding, it sends a strong message that migrants are not welcome, opponents said. “This body continues to…
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Teller County agreement with ICE ruled ‘unlawful’
Although Sheriff Jason Mikesell entered into an agreement with the federal government allowing his deputies to perform some immigration functions, the arrangement required him to follow state law, too
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Teller County deputies cannot carry out immigration duties contrary to state law, appeals court rules
Colorado’s second-highest court ruled on Wednesday that the Teller County sheriff cannot rely on an agreement with the federal government to authorize his deputies to perform immigration duties state law prohibits — specifically, the continued detention of noncitizens beyond their release from custody. In 2019, the state legislature enacted a law forbidding local law enforcement…
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El Paso County joins lawsuit against Colorado ‘sanctuary laws’
El Paso County leaders on Tuesday approved a resolution that adds legal teeth to what had been a largely symbolic local fight against state laws they say prioritize the rights of undocumented immigrants at the expense of community safety. In a unanimous decision, the Board of El Paso County Commissioners gave the go-ahead to join…
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WATCH: Ball Arena changes from Nuggets home court to Avalanche ice in hours
While most are heading home from Ball Arena for the night after the Nuggets handily defeated the New York Knicks late in their regular season—some are just showing up. Hundreds of workers help convert the arena from an NBA court to NHL ice in mere hours. Timelapse by Jerilee Bennett, Video Clips by Tom Hellauer.
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El Paso County joins lawsuit against Colorado ‘sanctuary laws’
El Paso County leaders approved a resolution that adds legal teeth to what had been a largely symbolic local fight against state laws they say prioritize the rights of undocumented immigrants at the expense of community safety. In a unanimous decision, the Board of El Paso County Commissioners gave the go-ahead to join a Douglas…
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El Paso County joins lawsuit against Colorado ‘sanctuary laws’
El Paso County leaders on Tuesday approved a resolution that adds legal teeth to what had been a largely symbolic local fight against state laws they say prioritize the rights of undocumented immigrants at the expense of community safety. In a unanimous decision, the Board of El Paso County Commissioners gave the go-ahead to join…