Latino lawmakers, community members stake out policy focuses during advocacy day in Denver
Nearly 300 people attended the full-day event, which included remarks from Gov. Jared Polis.
Posts tagged with immigraiton
Most undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are longtime residents. One in Denver faces possible deportation this week.
Carlos Blanco faces a judge on Tuesday after he was pulled over in 2011.
Immigration advocates are looking for assurances from Governor-elect Polis that they’ll have a seat at the table
As the Trump administration considers rules that would make it harder for undocumented immigrants to get food aid or Section 8 housing, Colorado has its own decisions to make.
Powered by you
Why do Denverite members help us pay the bills? Here’s what they say:
“I love my community! Civic duty, love being part of Denver and Colorado.”
“I read every day and it’s reporting I don’t see elsewhere.“
“I have been looking for a good source of local news, and this is it!“
We're powered by you
Why do Denverite members help us pay the bills? Here’s what they say:
“I really appreciate all the work you are doing during these crazy times!”
“You’re keeping me sane in all this craze with real and funny news — thank you!”
“I read every day and it’s reporting I don’t see elsewhere.”
Hi again!
Thanks for your support. You’re the best. Can we answer anything for you?
Airbnb is preparing to engage Denverites to house refugees and people displaced by disaster
The company has reached out to Casa De Paz, a hospitality house serving people exiting immigration detention, to find willing participants.
With her community’s help, Araceli Velasquez marks one year in sanctuary
The congregations at Temple Micah and Park Hill United Methodist Church have put in a lot of time over the last year to support Velasquez, who is in sanctuary to avoid deportation.
Sitting Denver state representative in danger of missing election
Rep. Paul Rosenthal, the incumbent Democrat in southeast Denver, is in danger of losing his next election before it begins.
Speaking to immigration protesters, Sen. Michael Bennet stays the course
"We can’t pass anything in the senate without 60 votes, and we cannot take for granted that we have those votes," the senator told protesters occupying his office.
