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Colorado Counties File Lawsuit Against State Over Sanctuary Policies

**Colorado counties** El Paso and Douglas have filed a lawsuit against the state over its sanctuary policies, arguing that they “create dangerous conditions” for residents and migrants. The lawsuit challenges state laws that prohibit local governments from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

Quick Facts

• Over the past 16 months, roughly 40,000 illegal migrants have relocated to Denver.
• The lawsuit was filed by El Paso and Douglas Counties, both located south of Denver, challenging Colorado House Bills 19-1124 and 23-1100.
• The legislation prevents local law enforcement authorities from arresting or detaining illegal migrants and prohibits state judicial officials from sharing information regarding illegal migrants with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.

Two Colorado counties, El Paso and Douglas, have filed a lawsuit against the state over its sanctuary policies. They argue that these policies “create dangerous conditions” for residents and migrants. The lawsuit specifically challenges Colorado House Bills 19-1124 and 23-1100, which the counties claim are “illegal and unconstitutional” as they undermine federal immigration laws and regulations.

The lawsuit states that the legislation prevents local law enforcement authorities from arresting or detaining illegal migrants. It also prohibits state judicial officials from sharing information regarding illegal migrants with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. Additionally, the bills ban local law enforcement from entering into immigration enforcement agreements with federal agents.

The counties claim that the bills “prohibit the necessary cooperation and create dangerous conditions for the State and migrants.” They argue that the nation is facing an immigration crisis and that cooperation and resource sharing are essential to address this crisis.

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