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Colorado DMV Expands Number of Offices Offering Appointments, Services for SB-251 Driver License, IDs
The Expansion Gives Further Access to DMV services for Coloradans Regardless of Immigration Status Denver, CO — Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition and Colorado’s I-Drive Coalition applaud the recent decision by the […]
Immigration Activists Welcomed in Chicago in Middle of 40 Day Bike Ride to DC
The Colorado Bikers for Citizenship arrived in Chicago after pedaling over 1,000 miles from Denver on their way to DC! Read more here
Racial Discrimination, Excessive Force, Retaliation Alleged at ICE Detention Center
Racial discrimination, excessive force, retaliation alleged at ICE detention center
Biden’s New Asylum Process: What You Need to Know
Biden’s New Asylum Process: What You Need to Know
Moderate Democrats Join GOP Senators to Back Bill to Delay End of Title 42 Border Expulsions
A group of Democratic senators on Thursday joined Republican lawmakers in introducing a measure that would temporarily block the Biden administration’s plan to end pandemic-related restrictions that allow border authorities to quickly […]
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Discontinues Amazon Palm Scanning Tech
News WWC In November, more than 200 artists—among them Tom Morello and Kathleen Hanna—signed an open letter against the use of Amazon-powered palm-scanning technology at Colorado’s famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre. […]
Colorado Immigrants Ask Hard Hitting Questions To Senators About Citizenship, Build Back Better, and Controversial Budget Increases
Denver, CO – Faith leaders, advocates, and immigrant community members joined with Senator Hickenlooper and Senator Bennet for a public town hall Monday evening. Over 200 people from Montrose to Fort […]
HB22-1289 Introduced! The Bill Will Close Gaps in Prenatal and Child Health Care Coverage
Denver, CO – Yesterday, House Bill 22-1289, also known as Cover All Coloradans (HB22-1289), sponsored by Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez, Representative McCluskie, and Senator Moreno, was introduced. This piece of legislation would […]
As Biden Addresses the Country Amidst Growing Conflict, Immigration Justice is More Important Than Ever
While President Biden laid out the dire conflict in Europe, his administration continues to deport asylum seekers Washington DC – President Biden’s state of the union address to the nation came […]
In Memoriam – Ricardo Martinez
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition pays tribute to Ricardo Martinez and sends our deepest condolences to his wife, Pam, and family on his passing on January 20, 2022. Over 30 […]
CIRC Reacts to the Tragic Boulder County Fires
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) issued the following statement in response to the tragic Boulder County fires: “We mourn with the victims of this tragedy, and our coalition is […]
CIRC Reacts to the Devastating Denver Area Shooting
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) issued the following statement in response to the devastating Denver Area shooting: It is with a heavy heart that we send our condolences to […]
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 […]