Two counties in Colorado filed charges. lawsuit on monday against the nation They claim the sanctuary policy “creates a dangerous situation” for residents and migrants.
Approximately 40,000 illegal immigrants have moved to Denver in the past 16 months.
The lawsuit was filed by El Paso and Douglas counties, south of Denver. Colorado House Bill 19-1124 and 23-1100 They are “illegal and unconstitutional” because they undermine federal immigration laws and regulations.
“The Colorado Legislature enacted Colorado House Bills 19-1124 and 23-1100, which prohibit local governments from cooperating with the federal government in immigration matters,” the complaint states.
The law prevents local law enforcement from arresting or detaining illegal immigrants, according to the complaint. It also prohibits state law enforcement agencies from sharing information about illegal immigrants with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. Additionally, the bill prohibits local law enforcement agencies from entering into immigration enforcement agreements with federal agents.
“This country is facing an immigration crisis. Federal, state, and local governments must work together and share resources to address this crisis,” the lawsuit says.
The county argued that the bill “prohibits necessary cooperation and creates a dangerous situation for the nation and immigrants.”
Douglas County Commissioners said at a press conference Monday that other Colorado counties may also be interested in joining the lawsuit. denver gazette report.
said District 2 Commissioner George Thiel. Kunus“We are in the midst of an illegal immigration crisis.”
“Terrorists are infiltrating our southern border,” Thiel said Monday on “The Jeff and Bill Show.” “Do you know who’s catching them? It’s not federal authorities. It’s local law enforcement.”
Thiel explained that the lawsuit will begin in Denver District Court because it challenges a law passed by the state Legislature. However, he expects the complaint will be challenged.
“We have a huge list of counties and municipalities across the state that are eager to join this lawsuit,” Thiel said of the lawsuit. “Police activities are also being affected.”
He expects the litigation to take up much of this year and extend into next year once the appeals process begins.
Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekley said the legal action is “absolutely necessary to ensure law enforcement can work with our federal partners to keep all of Colorado safe.”
John Fabricatore, former ICE Denver field office director and current Republican candidate for Congress in Colorado’s 6th District, told Blaze News: The number of illegal immigrants is increasing due to concerns about the safety of American citizens. ”
“By protecting criminal offenders from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and possible deportation, these policies help keep criminals in communities where they may continue to pose a threat to public safety. Not only does this endanger the American public, it undermines the rule of law and the authority of ICE,” Fabricatore added.
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