Examples of CIRC in the media.
In the News
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Denver Community Comes Together to Stop Expansion of Deportation Flights
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition alongside other immigrant rights groups in the Denver region led a campaign urging Denver City Council members to vote against the expansion of Key Lime […]
CIRC Members Celebrate SB25-276 in Pueblo
Members of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition gathered in Pueblo to celebrate SB25-276. The event consisted of raffles, Mexican food, and a traditional Mexican dance performance. South region organizer of […]
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 to the conditions within the Aurora […]
CIRC Holds Know Your Rights Training in Durango
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition recently supported an immigrant training event in Durango co-led by Denver immigrant lawyer, Hans Meyer. The event addressed recent ICE activity in the area and […]
CIRC Holds Press Conference Speaking Out Against Mass Surveillance
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition alongside other citizens and local organizations gathered together to demand that Mayor Mike Johnston turn off Flock cameras – automated license plate readers. These cameras […]
A Volunteer Network Supporting the Immigrant Community and Combatting Fear
The Colorado Rapid Response Network is a coalition of immigration, religious, and legal nonprofits – one of those organizations being the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition. It runs on 3,000 statewide […]
CIRC Holds Press Conference to Deliver Petition, Calling for Investigation Into Local Cooperation with ICE
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition alongside other local immigrant rights advocates delivered a petition to Attorney General Phil Weister’s office. They are calling for an investigation into the Colorado Department […]
Colorado Lawyers and Local Organizations Respond to the Administration’s Immigration Crackdown
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition is named as one of several local and national organizations working to educate and support immigrant communities. Amid increased demand from the immigrant community, CIRC […]
Colorado Joins Other States in Protecting Personal Data from DHS & ICE
Attorney General Phil Weiser alongside 19 other states are suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services after a mass transfer of personal data to the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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.
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.
Washington Post Analyzes Colorado Springs’ Stance on Newly Arriving Immigrants
A new Washington Post article dives deeper into Colorado Springs' decision to pass a non-sanctuary & anti-immigrant resolution.
Weld & Montrose County Back Down From ‘Political Theater’ of Non-Sanctuary City Resolutions
Weld County & Montrose reject their proposed anti-immigrant resolutions in response to community opposition.
CIRC Hosts TPS Clinic for Newly Arriving Immigrants
CIRC & AFSC partner to host a free TPS workshop to support newly arriving immigrants in their TPS & work permit application process.
CIRC Testifies Against Aurora Anti-Immigrant Resolution
CIRC testifies against anti-immigrant resolution in Aurora, which passed despite immense oppositional testimony.
CIRC Testifies Against Law to Remove Protections for Immigrants & Increase Police Collaboration with ICE
CIRC Team Testifies Against Law to Remove Protections for Immigrants & Increase Police Collaboration with ICE.
CIRC Organizes Rally in Colorado Springs in Response to Anti-Immigrant Resolution
CIRC Organizes Community Rally in Colorado Springs in Response to Anti-Immigrant Resolution in partnership with the DSA.
Colorado Joins Other States to Expand Access to Healthcare for Immigrants
Colorado joins other states to expand access to health insurance for immigrants! Participants in new health program share their experience.
CIRC Member Explains Benefits of Healthcare Expansion for Immigrants in Colorado
Colorado’s expansion of health benefits for immigrants, regardless of immigration status, is highlighted in this Colorado Newsline Article. CIRC Member Adriana Miranda shares her story and the impact the OmniSalud […]
Media Coverage of Pilgrimage for Citizenship
From December 1st through December 4th, CIRC Federal Steering Committee leaders walked a 60-mile pilgrimage from Denver to Greeley to urge Congresswoman Caraveo and Senators Bennet & Hickenlooper to support creating […]