Examples of CIRC in the media.
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Colorado lawmakers propose limiting state data-sharing
9News Colorado senators plan to introduce a bill in next week’s legislative session that would protect personally identifying information Coloradans share with the state when accessing state agency services, according […]