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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 […]
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 […]