In a unanimous decision (10-0) in a city council meeting, Denver sides with illegal immigration and not federal law by limiting how the city works with federal immigration officials.
The Denver Public Safety Enforcement Priorities Act states that it bans city officials from asking an arrested individual’s immigration status.
The city also will ignore U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer requests and ban ICE from conducting in-person jail interviews without a warrant.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock made a statement:
“Denver is sending a clear and resolute message to our community that we stand with the immigrant and refugee communities and are committed to remaining a city that is safe and welcoming for all,” Hancock said.
“Local government’s ability to protect and serve all of our people is enhanced when community members feel safe coming forward as either a victim of or a witness to a crime, regardless of their legal status.
“Through this ordinance and the other steps we are taking, Denver is building a trusting relationship with our immigrant and refugee communities that will improve the safety of our city and help everyone feel more secure.”
Wow, Denver has gone full throated Liberal Crazy. So their reasoning it to protect illegals only BECAUSE they might not come forward to report or help solve crimes.