Local, State & Federal News in April Affecting Colorado Immigrant-Serving Nonprofits

With so much uncertainty I wanted to find a way to add value to you non-profit leaders, with no intent to sell you anything here. I figured I'd create these Weekly Emails I call Monday Motivational Minute because Mondays are historically the roughest days, and a minute . . . well because you're very busy people. In these, I'll add creative, quick, actionable takeaways for you to try (All in a minute read). No pressure, no need to respond, read at your leisure or unsubscribe if it doesn't add value.

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Hello,

To stray from our regularly scheduled programming, I wanted to complied the latest news in April that impacts you, wrapped in a one-minute email read; Let's jump in:

Local Colorado Updates (City/County Level)

• Aurora Launches Investigation of migrant-serving nonprofits based on unsubstantiated claims that Governor Polis and Denver's mayor "smuggled migrants" into the city. Nonprofit leaders warn this creates safety risks for immigrant communities.

• Village Exchange Center Lost $2M in Federal Funding for supporting undocumented immigrants. Now struggling to maintain food pantry serving 1,100 families weekly.

• Increased ICE Enforcement reported, including large-scale raid in Colorado Springs (100 detentions) and fewer releases from detention facilities statewide.

Colorado State Policy Updates

• SB 25-276 Advances with strong immigrant protections:
  

  • Prohibits sharing personal data with ICE

  • Blocks warrantless ICE access to schools/hospitals

  • Eliminates requirement to prove legal status pursuit for in-state tuition

  • Bars Colorado jails from honoring ICE detainers

  • Violators face $50,000 fines funding legal defense

• Language Access Bill (HB 25-1153) directs assessment of state services for 300,000+ limited-English residents to improve accessibility.

• "Cover All Coloradans" now provides Medicaid-equivalent coverage to all children and pregnant individuals regardless of immigration status.

Federal Updates and National Policy Changes

• New "Immigrant Registration" Rule (effective April 11, 2025) requires undocumented immigrants to register with the government or face criminal charges/deportation. Legal challenges expected; community members should consult attorneys immediately.
  

Regis Arzu  (he/him/his)
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