Tag:Immigration Law

2005 Denver Shooting Led to International Incident with Mexico

In May 2005, Colorado became an epicenter in immigration controversy after a shooting took place in a Denver dance hall.

For Some Asylum Seekers, One Interview Means Staying or Immediate Deportation

As the number of non-citizen detainees at the ICE contract facility are increasing, so, too, are the number of expedited removal proceedings.

In-Person Legal Services at Immigrant Detention Center Halted by Outbreak

A recent COVID-19 outbreak in the detained population at the Aurora Contract Detention Facility has caused legal service providers to halt plans to reenter the facility

State Bill Expedites Law Enforcement’s Cooperation in U Visa Applications

With the passage of a state bill, immigrants in Colorado gain another mechanism to help ensure their stay in the country

Undocumented Coloradans in Essential Work Could Get Citizenship

Colorado’s undocumented essential workers, and those around the country, might have a path to citizenship through a bill before Congress.

The Bridge Between Medical and Legal Immigrant Assistance

A partnership between RMIAN and Denver Health seeks to form a stronger medical-legal relationship to help immigrants in detention get medical care

Technology and Social Media Increase Deportation Risks

While many Americans consider immigration enforcement a problem at the border, the influence of technology and social media has led to a street-by-street enforcement...

House Considers Immigrant Legal Defense Fund

Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that could create a statewide fund to sponsor legal representation for immigrants