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Colorado Immigrant Rights statement on the Court of Appeals decision to reinstate the lawsuit against Teller County’s 287(g)
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition applauds the Court of Appeals decision to reinstate the lawsuit against Teller County’s 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The lawsuit brought on behalf […]
Immigrants Need Real Protections Through Build Back Better, Not Temporary Half Measures
Denver CO- On November 19, 2020 the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better (BBB) Act, and it is now up to the Senate to act on this legislation. While […]
2021 Brought progressive immigration policies to Colorado
Colorado Newsline New laws nix proof of lawful presence for benefits and licenses, establish legal defense fund The 2021 legislative session brought a series of wins for immigrant advocates in […]
2021 LEGISLATIVE REPORT PLAIN TEXT VERSION
CIRC LEGISLATIVE REPORT 2021 A LETTER FROM OUR POLICY TEAM A WATERSHED YEAR FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS This year’s legislative session was monumental for immigrant rights in our state. In 2020 […]
CIRC Management & Staff Celebrate Finalized Union Contract
Last year, CIRC Management recognized the formation of a staff union. The union, Colorado Immigrant Rights Workers United, joins the Denver Newspaper Guild. This November, the contract was officially ratified […]
CIRC Legislative Report 2021
2021 was a huge year for immigrant rights at the Colorado State Capitol. The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition was able to lead and pass our top two priority bills, data […]
CIRC Board Stands With Our Staff
Jossy Martinez issued the following statement on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition: “The CIRC Board was dismayed to see a series of criticisms […]
CIRC’s Statement on the Second Parliamentary Ruling: Call to VP Harris to Ignore Parliamentary Recommendation
The recent Parliamentarian rulings are heartbreaking, and we stand with the millions who are personally devastated and underserved by our broken immigration and governmental systems. We are many years past […]
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Issues Statement in Reaction to Abuse of Haitian Migrants
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) released the following statement: “This week’s shocking images of border patrol agents whipping and stampeding Haitian asylum seekers on the southern border are appalling […]
Coloradans March to Demand Citizenship for All and Justice for Immigrants and Refugees
The historic march and rally in Denver will call on Congress to finally act on immigration after decades of inaction. Who: Community members from across the state (Lamar, Grand Junction, […]
CIRC’s Statement Following Parliamentarian Ruling
The following statement is the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition’s response to the Senate Parliamentarian ruling recommending against immigration in the budget reconciliation bill as an organization: “On Sunday, the Senate […]
CIRC COMMENDS INDICTMENTS IN THE DEATH OF ELIJAH MCCLAIN
DENVER- The following statement can be attributed to Lisa Duran Executive Director of Colorado Immigration Rights Coalition: “Two years after 23-year-old Elijah Jovan McClain was killed, we see a step […]
Following Visit With Farmworkers, Senator Bennet Calls for Congress to Create a Path to Citizenship
Fort Collins, CO – On Thursday, Colorado Senator Michael Bennet visited a Fort Collins farm to hear first hand the experiences of immigrant farmworkers in Colorado. Buena Vida, a […]
Immigrant Rights Advocacy Organizations Raise Alarm Over New, Dangerously Inhumane Family Expulsion Policy
The policy, part of Biden’s 21-point plan for immigration reform, would rapidly deport families seeking asylum before they get the chance to argue their case in court. COLORADO –– Following […]
Applications closed: Legal Services Manager
We are no longer accepting applications for the Legal services manager position. Key Responsibilities Manage and Advance the Legal Services department at CIRC Establish goals and oversee staff to accomplish […]
COLORADO IMMIGRANT RIGHTS COALITION CONDEMNS REDISTRICTING COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS ON UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS
Redistricting Commissioner Bill Leone suggested non-U.S. citizens should not be counted in redistricting proceedings due to their resident status DENVER, CO — Wednesday evening, while responding to witness testimony, Congressional […]
Charity of Creator of “Hamilton” Makes Generous Donation to Support Immigrant Rights in Colorado
Denver, CO – This month, Lin Manuel Miranda, star and creator of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, announced a series of donations to organizations that serve immigrants, including CIRC. “I was pretty surprised,” […]
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Condemns Federal Judge’s Decision to End DACA
Denver, CO – On Friday, enabling a vindictive and cruel attack against immigrant youth and their families, a federal judge in Texas ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) […]