Tag: illegal immigration
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EDITORIAL: Food stamps a ‘SNAP’ for Colorado’s illegal immigrants
There’s no telling if the the latest lawsuit against the Trump administration by Democrat-leaning states — this time, challenging restrictions on food stamps for illegal immigrants — will find a sympathetic ear on the federal bench. Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser sure hopes so; last week, he joined Colorado in that suit, too, alongside all…
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Colorado fights federal campaign to stop SNAP from going to illegal aliens, certain noncitizens
Colorado joined 21 other states in a lawsuit seeking to undo the Trump administration’s campaign to stop taxpayer-funded food aid from going to individuals illegally staying in the U.S., arguing the move also implicated a group of noncitizens who should be eligible to get the benefits under the law. At issue is a guidance from…
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Iraq War veteran Jose Barco deported to Mexico
Immigration officials this month began the deportation process for a decorated Iraq War veteran whose story captured national attention and garnered intense discussion both for and against his removal. On Tuesday, the conversation was over, and Jose Barco-Chirino, who had a criminal record, was bused to Florence, Arizona. Before sunup Friday morning, the former Army…
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ICE announces arrest in Black Forest; other suspect still at large
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Authorities have arrested a man they say was a passenger in a vehicle that allegedly tried to ram into law enforcement officials in Black Forest on Thursday, but they are still looking for the driver, a spokesperson for Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Friday. The…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announces transfer of 16 to ICE
On a day when the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced the transfer of 16 people to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, its sheriff, Joe Roybal, said May 27 he intends to enter an agreement that will give his deputies specified powers of an ICE agent. The 287(g) program authorizes ICE to delegate to state and…
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Trump promises to use the military to help enforce immigration laws, as he labels drug cartels ‘terrorists’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save President Donald Trump on Monday promised to crack down on illegal immigration using the military, reinstate troops discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine and classify drug cartels as terrorist groups. While classifying groups as terrorists likely summons images of the decades of conflict in Iraq…
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Trump promises to use the military to help enforce immigration laws, as he labels drug cartels ‘terrorists’
President Donald Trump on Monday promised to crack down on illegal immigration using the military, reinstate troops discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine and classify drug cartels as terrorist groups. While classifying groups as terrorists likely summons images of the decades of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, such action by itself wouldn’t send troops into…
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NumbersUSA advocates for Colorado E-Verify mandate to reduce illegal immigration
An organization that seeks to reduce legal and illegal immigration is pushing for a nationwide mandate of a Department of Homeland Security-developed software designed to verify employee’s legal eligibility to work in the United States. Several polls indicate that immigration is a top issue for voters heading into the 2024 election, especially in cities like…
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Denver councilmembers tie rise in ‘hot spots’ crime to illegal immigration surge
A pair of Denver councilmembers on Wednesday implied that the surge in illegal immigration over the past 18 months is linked to an increase in crime in some neighborhoods they represent. Councilmembers Amanda Sawyer and Stacie Gilmore shared anecdotal stories of crimes occurring in “hot spots” in their respective districts during a committee hearing. Both…
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Proposed $45 million cut to Denver’s budget to pay for illegal immigration crisis advances
A panel of councilmembers has unanimously advanced Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposed $45 million in budget cuts — dollars the administration intends to use to pay for its response to the city’s illegal immigration crisis. The proposed budget cuts’ next stop is the full City Council. The budget cuts include a hiring freeze and service reductions.…