Overview

• Castle Rock, Aurora, and Parker are considering lawsuits against Denver's sanctuary city policies.
• Douglas and El Paso Counties, along with others, have already filed a lawsuit to overturn state sanctuary laws.
• Local officials argue that sanctuary policies have led to an influx of crime, including gang activity from Tren de Aragua.
• Denver has accepted over 42,000 migrants since December 2022, straining local resources and prompting budget cuts.
• Critics claim sanctuary laws impede local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, exacerbating public safety concerns.