Examples of CIRC in the media.
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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 […]
OmniSalud Health Insurance for undocumented Coloradans reaches 11,000 enrollments in just 2 days
After just two short days, enrollment for the OmniSalud Health Insurance program filled to maximum capacity. Several articles by National World News, CBS Colorado, NPR of Northern Colorado, and Public […]
Commemorating 10 Years of Drivers Licenses for All: Press Conference
I Drive hosted a press conference to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of driver licenses for all! In a huge victory for the community, the DMV announced the rebrand of […]
ICE testing new immigrant surveillance device in Denver
On May 11th, Denver 7 released an article titled, "ICE testing new immigrant surveillance device in Denver," detailing the troubling new program and concerns from advocates and immigrants.
New Report Details Disturbing Abuse by ICE Agents in Colorado
Denver Post front page article reveals disturbing practices by ICE agents against immigrants in Colorado.
SABOTAGING SANCTUARY: How Data Brokers Give ICE Backdoor Access to Colorado’s Data and Jails
Our report, released on April 20, 2021 as part of Mijente’s #NoTechforICE campaign, shows how ICE contracted with a data broker company (Appriss Solutions, a subsidiary of LexisNexis) to receive […]
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. […]