DENVER, Colo. (KDVR) — Gov. Jared Polis said in his State of the State address that undocumented criminals in Colorado should be deported.
After his speech, FOX31 sat with the governor and asked how far Colorado would go to work with federal immigration agencies. The governor said local law enforcement agencies and state law enforcement agencies already work with ICE on a number of criminal investigations.
However, in 2024, a lawsuit determined Colorado law prevents deputies or officers from arresting or detaining anyone for federal civil immigration purposes, or for delaying release to help facilitate an ICE pickup. The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice in 2024 after it was decided in the ACLU’s favor.
ICE agents were alongside Aurora police recently when they arrested undocumented migrants at an apartment complex where gangs were said to be a problem. The governor acknowledged the presence and problems with undocumented criminals.
"Yeah. There’s been gang problems in Denver and Aurora for decades. We have gangs like the Bloods and Crips. Mexican gangs and now the risk of Venezuelan gangs," Polis said.
FOX31 asked Polis if he would support an increased use of local and state law enforcement agencies for immigration-related cases.
"We make no distinction in apprehending criminals. If they are undocumented, ultimately the federal government would detain and deport that person," Polis said.
FOX31 also asked the governor if he was worried about the threats the Trump Administration has made about starting Operation Aurora in Colorado.
Council member warns Aurora police chief, staff: ‘Operation Aurora is coming’"We don’t know what Operation Aurora is or would be. But the general principles I’ve laid out are that we appreciate and welcome more help from the federal government to go after criminals," Polis said.
The governor also said he is hoping the incoming Trump administration and lawmakers create pathways for citizenship for Dreamers and DACA recipients.
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