Denver, CO – Joined by community advocates and directly impacted individuals, Colorado state legislators today announced a robust 2026 legislative agenda designed to protect the safety of immigrant communities, restore trust in public services, and uphold the constitutional rights of all people in Colorado.
“There is no question that the violent violations the Trump Administration is unleashing on communities across the country is using his illegitimate unlawful enforcement agency, ICE. It is our responsibility as state legislators to protect all Coloradans. This package aims to do just that,” said Representative Lorena Garcia.
The slate of immigrant bills respond to the urgent need for states to act when federal policies sow fear and division.
The Bills Include:
Protecting the Safety of Immigrant Communities & Building Trust in Public Services- Reps. Velasco and Garcia & Sens. Jodeh and Weissman
The bill builds on Colorado law to ensure full accountability for violations of the prohibition on sharing personal private information, creates transparency of all subpoenas the state receives from the Department of Homeland Security including informing any individuals whose information is shared, institutes health and safety standards and inspections for immigration detention facilities, prohibits the use of municipal airports buses and trains from transporting detained individuals and protects individuals from deportation when an individual is in transit to or from a healthcare facility, school, child care center, court building, or faith establishment.
Government Accountability & Trust in Law Enforcement – Reps. Froelich, Zokaie & Sens. Jodeh, Weissman
The bill stipulates that law enforcement officers, from Colorado or another state working for or on behalf of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, shall not wear any facial covering and must wear visible identification while interacting with the public, with limited exceptions. In addition the bill ensures law enforcement officials receive training in the state’s immigration laws and requires law enforcement officials to display their agency name, or ID number on their outermost clothing or gear.
SB26-005: Rights Violation in Immigration Enforcement Remedy – Sens. Weissman, Gonzales & Reps. Zokaie, Mabrey
Constitutional rights apply to all persons. Civil immigration enforcement does not excuse unconstitutional conduct, and judicial remedies are necessary to deter abuse of power, uphold the rule of law, and maintain public trust. The bill ensures that a person whose rights are violated in civil immigration enforcement may bring a civil action and a person who has violated their rights may be liable.
Senator Weissman said, “SB26-005 stands for a simple idea that is as old as this country—that to be meaningful at all, people’s rights need to have remedies when they are violated. Government actors must follow the law and Coloradans deserve access to our courts when they don’t.”
“This bill is built to remind the federal government that they are not above the Constitution, and that we will hold them to account,” said Senator Julie Gonzales.
Immigrant Rights Resolution – Sen. Jodeh
The resolution holds that State and federal governments share an obligation to uphold civil rights and constitutional protections. Colorado has taken action to ensure these rights are preserved, and calls upon the federal government to reaffirm civil rights for all; end anonymous enforcement tactics; protect access to education, healthcare, civic participation, and aid; advocate for modernized, humane federal immigration reform; and support state-level measures.
“This agenda recognizes that our shared safety depends on trust,” said Nayda, Organizing Director for the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition. “When anyone in Colorado is afraid to report a crime, see a doctor, or go to court, it makes all of us less safe. We are building a Colorado where belonging is determined by our shared hope and commitment to one another.”