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Colorado Gov. Polis Repeals Lawyer Oath Blocking ICE Assistance

6/13/2026

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Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-1276 on June 12, 2026, removing the lawyer loyalty oath that barred attorneys from assisting ICE.
The oath required lawyers to certify they would not use court data to aid immigration enforcement, drawing criticism from Judicial Watch and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee opened an investigation into the oath amid broader ICE and sanctuary clashes.

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Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-1276 on June 12, 2026, removing the lawyer loyalty oath that barred attorneys from assisting ICE.
The oath required lawyers to certify they would not use court data to aid immigration enforcement, drawing criticism from Judicial Watch and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee opened an investigation into the oath amid broader ICE and sanctuary clashes.