Rep. DeGette plans on using new position to investigate the Trump administration’s family separation policy

The Denver congresswoman was named chair of a panel with investigative authority.

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Hickenlooper voices opposition to latest Trump administration anti-immigrant effort

Advocates fear the proposed "public charge" changes could discourage immigrants from using necessary services.

Colorado county sheriffs agreed not to hold people in jail solely on immigration officials’ request … until they didn’t

El Paso and Teller County sheriffs have been holding people on ICE detainer requests. The ACLU of Colorado says it's like arresting somebody without a warrant. The legal battle could have statewide implications.

Federal refugee funding to Colorado could be cut as much as 40 percent

Advocates say cuts will have disproportionate effects, and resettlement office closures will end hard-earned relationships with communities.

With immigration reform possibly up for a vote soon, Rep. Diana DeGette hopes for a “Hail Mary”

DeGette said that House Democrats and Republicans are a handful of votes away from completing a petition process forcing a vote on the issue.

Colorado lawmakers want to make it harder for ICE to come into schools, courthouses and health facilities (but don’t call it a sanctuary bill)

Two Denver-area House Democrats announced their support for a bill that would prohibit local law enforcement agencies from working with ICE and prohibit them from making arrests in public spaces.

Immigrant driver’s bill advances to aid Colorado farm labor

The bill would let immigrants who are in the country illegally renew their driver's licenses online or by mail.

Released from prison by accident, Rene Lima-Marin walks free again after beating deportation twice

Rene Lima-Marin was set to leave a private immigration jail in Aurora on Monday afternoon, potentially ending a long and bizarre legal saga.

Denver author’s new children’s book is all about deportation

Even with few ways to act on behalf of these young kids, Uribe hopes small things like a held hand or a story might still make a difference.

Denver ready to spend $200,000 on legal defense for immigrants, including DACA

Known as the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund, it's meant to support people who are facing deportation or who need other legal help.

3 Denver sheriff’s deputies reassigned amid release probe

Sheriff Patrick Firman has said Denver made a mistake by releasing Ivan Zamarripa-Castaneda of Mexico Saturday before notifying ICE.

With sanctuary cities again in the headlines, Colorado gubernatorial candidates stake out their positions

Two Republican candidates sent out campaign statements on sanctuary cities last week. Another wants to call in the National Guard.

Colorado lawmakers, White House talk action on sanctuary cities

State Rep. Dave Williams said he was going to suggest holding individual cities and their policymakers personally liable.

Hancock on DACA: “Our Dreamers are being held hostage.”

"We stand with them," Hancock told the press. "It's time for the United States President and the United States Congress to act."

Denver hangs giant sign in support of immigrants as national debate languishes

The City and County Building got some new signage Thursday morning: a massive blue banner that reads, "DENVER ♥️IMMIGRANTS."

Despite support from Gardner, Bennet, bipartisan immigration reform languishes in the Senate

Four bills failed on Thursday, two of which were crafted by bipartisan authors and had support from both Bennet and Gardner.

DACA fight overshadows status battle for Denver’s Salvadorans as Washington heads into immigration debates

Jorge Velasquez already had a lot on his mind when he learned his legal status would be terminated.

Trump plan asks to end visa lottery, allow fewer family sponsors, spot $25 billion for border security — and provide a path to citizenship for 1.8 million

Trump's immigration plan comes with a long list of concessions that many Democrats, and also conservative Republicans, especially in the House, may find impossible to swallow.

Survey: Coloradans split on Trump’s performance, find common ground on DACA

Sen. Cory Gardner's approval rating took a steep dive, according to the survey, and most Coloradans want dreamers to be able to stay in the country.

Denver mayor fires back at Jeff Sessions “fear-mongering” over immigration