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ICE Separates Asylum-Seeking Family; Whereabouts of Two Minor Children Unknown Amid Violent Arrests and Questions of Local Cooperation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Karen Orona, Communications Manager with the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, (303) 489-1809, karen.o@coloradoimmigrant.org Durango, CO – The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), […]
CIRC supports the Shutdown GEO Coalition in releasing GEO Accountability Report
As part of the Shutdown GEO Coalition, CIRC joined other organizations such as Casa De Paz and AFSC in releasing a report drawing attention the conditions within the Aurora GEO […]
Immigrant Advocates Condemn Mesa County Lawsuit Against SB25-276: “This is a Dangerous Step Backwards for Community Trust and Safety.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Karen Orona, Communications Manager with the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, (303) 489-1809, karen.o@coloradoimmigrant.org Immigrant Advocates Condemn Mesa County Lawsuit Against SB25-276: “This is […]
The Colorado Rapid Response Network (CoRRN) Demands An Investigation following Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Shooting and Collaboration with El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
Colorado Springs, CO – Yesterday’s armed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid in Black Forest proved once again that immigration enforcement makes our neighborhoods more dangerous. On July 31, an […]
Colorado Communities Demand an End to Illegal ICE Collaboration and Mass Surveillance
DENVER, CO — Community leaders and immigrant rights organizations gathered today to deliver over 2,000 petition signatures that demand immediate action from Colorado officials following ongoing revelations of illegal collaboration […]
Advocates Celebrate Preliminary Injunction in Moss v. Polis: A Victory for Privacy, Due Process, and Immigrant Communities
Colorado judge blocks state from sharing immigrant data with ICE—advocates call it a major win for privacy, due process, and immigrant families.
Advocacy organizations urge Colorado’s Medicaid agency to reject federal data request
DENVER, CO, June 18, 2025 — Colorado Center on Law and Policy, Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, The Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, The Colorado […]
Immigrant Rights Groups Demand Accountability After Colorado Law Enforcement Helps Facilitate Detention of Utah Student
Advocates call for accountability after Mesa County law enforcement's unlawful ICE collaboration leads to detention of Utah student.
Thousands March in Denver in Solidarity with LA Anti-ICE Protests
Denver stands in solidarity with anti-ICE protests in LA amid expanded federal enforcement. CIRC calls for protection, healing, and action.
Coloradans Stand in Solidarity with Los Angeles Against Military Crackdown and Attacks on Immigrant Families
Coloradans held a solidarity protest with Los Angeles against the Trump administration’s violent crackdown on immigrant families.
Statement on ICE Whistleblower Lawsuit: Polis Admin Allegedly Pressured State Officials to Share Immigrant Data with ICE, in Violation of State Law
Whistleblower says Polis admin pressured staff to share immigrant data with ICE, violating Colorado privacy laws meant to protect families.
Statement from CIRC on the Attack in Boulder
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition condemns the antisemitic attack in Boulder and calls for unity against hate, fear, and xenophobia.
Colorado Rapid Response Network (CoRRN) confirms ICE detains whole family after attending immigration hearing
After ICE detained an entire family—including a toddler—outside their immigration hearing in Denver. Learn more about what happened and how to take action.
Governor Signs SB25-276 Into Law, Strengthening Constitutional Rights for Immigrant Families and ALL Coloradans
Governor Jared Polis signed SB25-276, landmark legislation that strengthens fundamental rights of all Coloradans.
What really happened at the Edge at Lowry apartments in Aurora?
No, Venezuelan gangs did not take over an apartment building in Aurora. Here's what really happened.
40 unions and 10 community organizations to Rally to Reclaim May day at the Colorado State Capitol on May 1st
Denver, CO — This May 1, 2025, workers across Colorado will rally at the State Capitol at 3:00 PM to reclaim May Day as a day of action, solidarity, and […]
Advocacy Groups Condemn Mass Immigration Arrests at Colorado Springs Nightclub Raid: Raise Alarm Over Profiling, Lack of Criminal Charges
Advocacy Groups Condemn Mass Immigration Arrests at Colorado Springs Nightclub Raid: Raise Alarm Over Profiling, Lack of Criminal Charges
Community Organizations and Elected Officials Demand Immediate Release of Jeanette Vizguerra Following Unjust ICE Detention
ICE abducted longtime community activist and immigrant rights leader Jeanette Vizguerra on March 17th - thousands are demanding her release.
Coloradans Showed up in the Hundreds Against Racist “Show Me Your Papers” Bill at Colorado State Capitol
Denver, CO – On February 25th, hundreds of community members, advocates, and allies gathered at the Colorado State Capitol against SB25-047 – wearing white and packing the Old Colorado Supreme […]
Colorado Rapid Response Network (CoRRN) confirms Immigration and Customs Enforcement violated state law and due process rights of at least three individuals at the Lindsey-Flannigan Courthouse in Denver, CO
Denver, Colorado – Today, beginning at 9:17am, CORRN documented Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) illegally detain at least three individuals fulfilling their obligation to appear at the Lindsey-Flanigan courthouse or […]