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Denver Mayor Shields City from Federal Immigration Enforcement

2/27/2026

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston will sign an executive order Thursday to shield the city from federal immigration enforcement.
The order would bar federal agents from operating on city property and require protection for peaceful protesters.
Johnston said Denver needs clarity on its stance toward U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after Minneapolis violence.
The move may be symbolic but signals a shift while sanctuary laws limit cooperation, and federal operations remain.

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston will sign an executive order Thursday to shield the city from federal immigration enforcement.
The order would bar federal agents from operating on city property and require protection for peaceful protesters.
Johnston said Denver needs clarity on its stance toward U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after Minneapolis violence.
The move may be symbolic but signals a shift while sanctuary laws limit cooperation, and federal operations remain.