Migrant Squatting Crisis Sparks Lawsuit Against Colorado Over Sanctuary Policies

Colorado's Douglas County sues state over immigration policies, aiming to work with federal authorities to keep communities safe.

As Congress considers a bill to make migrant squatting a deportable offense, new developments arise in Colorado as Douglas County files a lawsuit against its own state over sanctuary immigration policies. The county's actions shed light on the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement at the local and state levels.

Douglas County filed a lawsuit on Monday morning against Governor Jared Polis and the Centennial State, in reference to Colorado House bills 19-1124 and 23-1100. These bills prohibit Colorado police from arresting and detaining undocumented immigrants based on immigration status. They also prevent state judges from exchanging information with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and restrict local Colorado governments from entering into agreements with the federal government on immigration enforcement.

In a press conference, Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Chairman George Teal emphasized that the laws are "a violation of several tenets of the Colorado State Constitution." The chairman expressed the intention to address the illegal immigration crisis and highlighted the need to push back against state laws that prohibit collaboration with federal authorities to ensure community safety.

Support for Legal Residents

County Commissioner Abe Laydon expressed support for the lawsuit, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the rights of those who are legally in the county. While recognizing the plight of those seeking refuge and asylum, he stressed the county's commitment to maintaining the quality of life for its legal residents.

Similar lawsuits have been filed in the past five years, indicating a pattern of local and state governments challenging immigration-related laws. This includes a 2018 case where Huntington Beach's city council sued the state of California over an immigration-related law, resulting in a favorable ruling for the city.

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