Denver

Sanctuary Cities 3 days ago

Federal judge blocks ‘abolish ICE’ activist and illegal immigrant from being deported

A federal judge in Colorado issued an order blocking immigration officials from deporting “abolish ICE" activist and illegal immigrant Jeanette Vizguerra before a hearing.

Illegal Immigrants 6 days ago

Mexican immigration activist who hid in Colorado church for years to avoid deportation arrested by ICE

An illegal immigrant in Colorado that has had a deportation order for years has been arrested by federal immigration authorities this week.

Airlines March 13

American Airlines flight catches fire in Denver, passengers appear to evacuate onto plane's wing

An American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday.

Immigration March 8

ICE raids at schools: Federal judge gives green light

A federal judge ruled against Denver Public Schools efforts to block immigration officials from carrying out raids on school grounds, marking a win for the Trump administration.

Migrant Crime March 7

Venezuelan gangs are far from a 'fake' problem, Colorado DA says: 'Giant issue'

Colorado District Attorney George Brauchler said that those denying the issue of Venezuelan gangs in the state were engaged in an “ignorance-is-bliss approach to the law."

Denver March 6

Denver mayor grilled over area’s Tren de Aragua problem as GOP lawmaker says policies to blame

Democrat Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is taking heat from state lawmakers over "weak immigration laws" and faced Congress over sanctuary status this week.

House Of Representatives March 2

Four ‘sanctuary city’ mayors prep for grilling in Congress this week: 'Held accountable'

The mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City are set to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government on their sanctuary policies.

Media March 2

Fired atheist worker for city of Denver says he was harassed, retaliated against over beliefs

A former worker for the city of Denver filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city, claiming he was harassed and retaliated against because of his atheist beliefs.

US February 13

Colorado school district first in country to sue Trump administration over fears of ICE raids on campuses

The Denver Public Schools system has sued the Trump administration for rescinding its policy restricting ICE raids from taking place on school grounds.

Denver February 5

'Immigration enforcement efforts' underway in Denver metro area, FBI confirms

Multiple law enforcement agencies in the Denver area conducted "immigration enforcement efforts" targeting Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members.