On Friday, Colorado enacted stronger protections for immigrants, resisting the federal government's aggressive deportation tactics under the Trump administration. The legislation, signed by Governor Jared Polis, prevents jails from delaying releases for immigration enforcement and prohibits local governments from sharing personal information with federal authorities. While Polis supports legal pathways for immigration and cooperation with federal agencies in crime-fighting activities, he firmly rejects the use of local law enforcement for enforcing federal immigration laws. This move comes amid federal lawsuits and funding cuts targeting the state's immigration policies.
Polis emphasized that state and local law enforcement cannot be commandeered to enforce federal immigration laws, allowing them to focus on fighting crime.
The passage of Colorado's new immigration bill signifies a strong stance against federal immigration enforcement, limiting the state's cooperation with the Trump administration.
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