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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 […]

Immigrant Advocates Condemn Massive & Indiscriminate ICE Raids across Metro Area: No Warrants, No Justification, Just Fear and Intimidation

Denver, CO – We, the undersigned, strongly condemn the indiscriminate and unjustified immigration raids that took place across the metro area yesterday. The operations, which involved over 100 agents from […]

Colorado Advocacy Groups Warn Against Harmful Impacts of the HR29|S5

Trump Administration attempts to intimidate ‘Safe Cities’

CO Rapid Response Network calls on veterans, people of faith, immigrant and citizens, on the community to join our network of solidarity and mutual aid to take strategic action  Denver […]

ICE Raids Erode Trust, Profit Off Family Separation, and Harm Community Safety

CIRC Statement in response to recent rumors of ICE raids taking place in Aurora, Colorado starting January 30th.

Immigrant Voices Echo in the Halls of the Colorado State Capitol

Immigrants and legislators gathered at the state capitol to uplift immigrant stories and reaffirm their commitment to protect them.

CIRC Condemns Douglas County Resolution to Support Mass Deportations

Douglas County’s resolution to support mass deportation would lead to the removal of neighbors, colleagues, and friends. This resolution is a dangerous step toward tearing apart Colorado families and communities.

Outrage as Aurora Police joint operation with ICE Raids Community and Tears Families Apart in Aurora, CO

Joint Press Release Expreses Outrage as Aurora Police joint operation with ICE Raids Community and Tears Families Apart in Aurora Colorado.

Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Prepares to Defend Immigrant Families Against Threats of Mass Deportation

CIRC is preparing to educate and organize with the immigrant community and allies across the state to defend against the threat of mass deportations.

The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Stands Strong Against Hate, Vows to Protect Colorado’s Immigrant Families

The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Stands Strong Against Hate, Vows to Protect Colorado’s Immigrant Families.

Excess Medicaid Losses Affected 32,000 People In Colorado Counties With Larger Immigrant Communities Harder, Report Finds

A new report reveals that Colorado counties with higher immigrant populations saw greater loss during Medicaid "Unwinding".

CIRC Condemns Biden Administration’s Asylum Ban

CIRC condemns the Biden administration's asylum ban, urges the administration to change course and humanize the asylum process.

Immigrant Rights Groups Reject Trump’s Racist Calls For Mass Deportations In Aurora

Immigrant rights group in Colorado rejects Trump's calls for mass deportation starting in Aurora, Colorado.

Politicians Scapegoat Venezuelans To Gain Votes, Distract From Systemic Issues, And Pass Anti-Immigrant Agenda That Harms Everyone

No, Venezuelan gangs did not take over an apartment building in Aurora; Dangerous rhetoric inspires white supremacists to threaten families.

Black & Brown Leaders across Denver & Colorado gathered for an Emergency Press Conference to Denounce Racist, Anti-Immigrant Signs on Colfax Avenue

Black & Brown Leaders across Denver & Colorado gathered for a Press Conference to Denounce Racist, Anti-Immigrant Signs on Colfax Avenue.

CIRC Hosts People’s Forum on Immigration: Fostering Open Dialogue and Education

Denver, CO — On Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 PM, media and community members are invited to join the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition’s – People’s Forum on Immigration at the […]

Colorado’s Teller County Sheriff’s Contract with ICE is Ruled Unlawful

Colorado Court of Appeals ruled against Teller County Sheriff for holding undocumented immigrants for ICE, saying it violates state law.

Immigrant Rights Advocates Condemn President’s Executive Order Limiting Asylum Access

Immigrant Rights Advocates Condemn President’s Executive Order Limiting Asylum Access and Creating Provisions to Close the Border.