Overview

• Colorado's House passed SB 276 by a 42-21 vote, further limiting federal immigration agents' access to specific facilities without warrants and imposing fines for unauthorized data sharing.
• The bill awaits Governor Jared Polis's signature, with his office indicating compliance with any court rulings on its validity.
• The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a Supremacy Clause lawsuit against Colorado and Denver, claiming their sanctuary-style policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement.
• The DOJ alleges that Colorado's policies facilitated the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua's criminal activity in Aurora, though local officials dispute the extent of these claims.
• Critics warn that SB 276 could lead to federal funding cuts, including jeopardizing Space Command's presence in Colorado Springs.