The Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Colorado and the city of Denver, claiming their sanctuary policies illegally interfere with federal immigration enforcement.
Key Facts:
- The DOJ filed suit in Colorado District Court on Friday, naming Gov. Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and Attorney General Phil Weiser as defendants.
- The lawsuit alleges Colorado and Denver’s sanctuary laws violate the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
- ICE relies on local and state law enforcement cooperation to detain and deport illegal immigrants.
- The DOJ claims these sanctuary laws helped the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) terrorize an apartment complex in Aurora.
- Similar lawsuits have been filed against other Democrat-led cities, including Chicago and Rochester, NY.
The Rest of The Story:
The lawsuit argues that Colorado and Denver’s refusal to fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement obstructs ICE’s ability to carry out deportations and detain illegal immigrants.
It accuses local authorities of implementing policies that violate federal supremacy in immigration matters.
Officials in Colorado deny the state is a sanctuary jurisdiction, saying they work with federal law enforcement when required.
The governor’s office pledged to comply with any court ruling but did not directly address the lawsuit’s merits.
This legal action comes as part of a broader federal effort to dismantle sanctuary city policies that limit local cooperation with ICE.
Republicans have also pushed back at the local level, holding hearings and calling on Democrat mayors to answer for immigration chaos in their cities.
Trump Administration is suing Denver over their new sanctuary city laws. Highlights include probation officers not being allowed to contact ICE when illegal aliens who served jail time are released back onto the streets. In fact, there is a $50,000 fine for trying to notify ICE. pic.twitter.com/Xvmkj4DTFd
— Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) May 4, 2025
Commentary:
This lawsuit is a necessary step in restoring the rule of law.
Sanctuary policies are more than political posturing—they are illegal under the Constitution.
When states or cities decide they can ignore federal immigration law, it threatens not just enforcement, but public safety.
The DOJ is right to point out that illegal aliens have been allowed to remain undetected in places like Denver due to these sanctuary policies.
The alleged takeover of an Aurora apartment complex by the Venezuelan TdA gang shows the real-world consequences of letting ideology override enforcement.
These policies send a dangerous signal that local officials will protect criminal aliens from deportation.
This isn’t compassion—it’s lawlessness.
The idea that any state can pick and choose which federal laws it will follow is a direct affront to the Supremacy Clause and the foundational principles of this country.
While Colorado officials claim they are not a sanctuary state, actions speak louder than press statements.
If ICE agents are not being allowed to detain and deport illegal immigrants flagged by local police, then the system is broken—and the blame falls on state leadership.
If Colorado and Denver won’t correct course voluntarily, the Trump administration should cut off all non-essential federal funding until they comply with federal immigration law.
The American people should not have to subsidize cities that protect those who are in this country illegally and pose a public threat.
The Bottom Line:
The DOJ is suing Colorado and Denver for allegedly obstructing federal immigration enforcement through illegal sanctuary policies.
This legal move seeks to reestablish federal authority in immigration matters and protect American communities from criminal elements enabled by noncompliant local governments.
If cities and states refuse to follow the law, consequences—financial and legal—must follow.
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