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COVID-19 Updates & Resources
In light of the changing nature of COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) will be open for business but will be delivering our services through phone and video for the time being.
Colorado Gives Day – CO Gives for Immigrant Rights
This year, immigrant, refugee, ally, and POC communities all across Colorado stood together in support of new, pro-immigrant leadership and laws our Coalition helped pass. We fought back against hate and fear: we began building a brighter future for ALL Coloradans.
Humans of CIRC – Paola Grimaldo
The first thing I said to the Senator when we saw him was, “Let me plan my life out more than two years at a time.”
Humans of CIRC: Wendy Galan-Ayala
How will this scholarship impact your life? My ultimate goal is to work in health administration to be able to implement new policies or new programs to make healthcare more […]
Humans of CIRC: Ariadma Seguro
Today I called someone, and they told me, "Yes, I’m a citizen now and I'm registered to vote." Both policy and direct impact work are very important to me, because one feeds the other. We’re supporting people on a process like naturalizing, which can be long and stressful, helping people get over this hurdle so they’re ready to vote and make their opinions and voices heard, to be civically engaged in more ways.
Humans of CIRC: Gladis Ibarra
But when it comes down to the basics, it’s about me going from not being able to feel safe in saying, "This is who I am," to empowering other directly impacted people to see the power of their words, the strength in their words, and recognize that they can be part of the change.
Humans of CIRC: Stephanie Tanny
“I’d say I’ve always been pretty involved with my community and so I don’t think necessarily my relationship with my community has changed. I would say now that it’s my […]
Humans of CIRC: Jess Rosero
What is your favorite memory of CIRC? A favorite memory at CIRC is the recent Cory Gardner meet and greet. Just being part of that, and seeing us being able […]
Humans of CIRC: Caitlin Trent
“Two weeks after I started were the DACA walkouts that CIRC and Vic helped organize in 2017, and it was so cool seeing on the headlines, Trump trying to revoke […]
Humans of CIRC: Hameeda Abdul Kadir
“I think I am an accidental activist in a way, coming to the US as a refugee and immigrant, growing up Muslim, being a black woman, I feel like I […]
ICE Activity Confirmed: 5 ICE vehicles and possibly 2 people detained by ICE near West 76th and Pecos Blvd, in Denver.
(July 15th, 2019 - Denver, Colorado) - The Colorado Rapid Response Network has confirmed 5 ICE vehicles and multiple ICE agents present at a location near West 76th Avenue and Pecos Blvd. Possibly two people or more were detained in Denver today.
2019 Legislative Report
This year was filled with a mixture of success and powerful learning moments for CIRC. Overall, we are proud to report strides in pro-immigrant policies from expanding the license program for undocumented immigrants to creating pathways to increased funding for undocumented students! However, our work is far from over and there is much progress still needed to ensure that our Colorado elected officials are supporting immigrants and the refugee community who continue to be the most vulnerable among us.
HUGE Thank you to our 2019 State Assembly Sponsors!
Sanctuary Protector Western Union Welcomer Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning Basil Doc’s Pizza Peggy Leech – President of the League of Women Voters of Boulder County
Statement on DHS Funding Deal & Border Wall Negotiations
Denver CO – CIRC issued the following response as more details emerge about the Congressional deal to fund DHS and Trump’s border wall: Nicole Melaku CIRC Executive Director said: “We […]
EL PASO COURT ISSUES PERMANENT INJUNCTION, BLOCKING SHERIFF DEPARTMENT FROM HOLDING UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS WITHOUT WARRANT
For Immediate Release Contacts: Siena Mann, siena@coloradoimmigrant.org Cristian Solano-Córdova, cristian@coloradoimmigrant.org According to the ACLU of Colorado lawsuit, Sheriff Elder has unlawfully imprisoned dozens of individuals for days, weeks, and even […]
El Paso Court Issues Permanent Injunction, Blocking Sheriff Department from Holding Undocumented Immigrants Without Warrant
Press Release: Dec 7, 2018 – For Immediate Release Contacts: Siena Mann – siena@coloradoimmigrant.org Cristian Solano-Córdova – cristian@coloradoimmigrant.org El Paso Court Issues Permanent Injunction, Blocking Sheriff Department from Holding Undocumented Immigrants Without Warrant. […]
Boulder Vigil to Protect the First Amendment, Honor Jamal Khashoggi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Sunday, December 2nd, community leaders and organizations will hold a vigil to call on state and federal elected officials to protect our First Amendment Rights of […]