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ice facility in aurora, colorado
Politics & Government

ICE’s Plans for Colorado Expansion, New Facilities Revealed in Court Docs

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 8, 2026

An ICE contractor may already be active in a Weld County facility, according to court documents obtained by the ACLU.

toddler plays with toy puzzle
Politics & Government

Child Care Aid Could Run Out by January 31 Due to Trump Funding Freeze

By Ann Schimke, ChalkbeatJanuary 8, 2026

Around 18,000 low-income families could be affected, state officials say.

A T-shirt that says "Fuck ICE"
Visual Arts

Denver Artist Making More “Fuck ICE” Hoodies, Shirts to Raise Money for Family of Renee Nicole Good

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 7, 2026

“It was important not to be subtle about it. We live in an era in which I think we have a government that’s putting the fear in us to not speak up.”

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Crime & Police

Woman Killed by ICE Agent Was From Colorado

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 7, 2026

Renee Nicole Good, 37, was fatally shot in her car as federal immigration agents conducted a sweep in Minnesota.

Aurora Was the Place to Watch in 2025
Politics & Government

Aurora Was the Place to Watch in 2025

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 29, 2025

It’s the dawn of a new day in Colorado’s third-largest city.

woman greets family
Politics & Government

Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Released After Nine Months in Detention

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 22, 2025

Named one of TIME’s most influential people, she was arrested in March outside her job at Target.

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Education

Denver Schools Enrollment Dropped by 1,200 as Immigrant Students Left the City

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoDecember 19, 2025

The drop may lead to what Denver’s superintendent calls “operational shifts.”

Colorado ICE detention facility
Courts

Judge Blocks Trump Policy That Limited Congressional Visits to ICE Facilities

By Ariana Figueroa/NewslineDecember 18, 2025

Colorado’s Joe Neguse and Jason Crow among members of Congress who sued over policy after Crow was denied entry this year.

Byron G. Rogers U.S. Courthouse in downtown Denver.
Courts

ICE “Routinely” Made Unlawful Warrantless Arrests in Colorado, Federal Judge Finds

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineNovember 25, 2025

The ruling extended protections to all individuals “who have been arrested or will be arrested” in Colorado since January 20.

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immigrants enjoy Thanksgiving meal in denver
Politics & Government

Denver Refugees Enjoy Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, but It Could be the Last

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 25, 2025

The African Community Center isn’t sure if it will survive much longer under the Trump administration’s cuts and immigration revisions.

latina women standing
Opinion | Community Voice

We Need to Rethink Who We Call a Philanthropist

By Javier Alberto SotoNovember 15, 2025

“It’s time to reclaim philanthropy as a shared human value, not just a privilege of the wealthy.”

Unnamed activists look towards detained immigrant.
Courts

What to Know About the GEO Group, an International Prison Company Under Supreme Court Review

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 14, 2025

One of the world’s largest private prison companies is under Supreme Court review for actions in Aurora.

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immigrants on plane
Politics & Government

Colorado’s Key Lime Air Operates Flights of Detainees for ICE

By Sara Wilson, Colorado NewslineNovember 9, 2025

There will be a protest at Centennial Airport today over the deportations.

Poll: Most Colorado Latinos Want to Rein in ICE Before Midterms
Politics & Government

Poll: Most Colorado Latinos Want to Rein in ICE Before Midterms

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 6, 2025

Most of the 400 Colorado Latinos polled said Trump and ICE are operating unchecked.

Politics & Government

Aurora Ousts Danielle Jurinsky and the Council’s Conservative Majority

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 6, 2025

We named the controversial Aurora City Council rep a Person to Watch in 2025, and now you can watch her leave her seat.

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denver police officers at No Kings Rally
Opinion | Editorial Voice

Westword Kicks Off End-of-the-Year Membership Drive

By Patricia CalhounNovember 3, 2025

What a year it’s been. And now we’re setting out to raise $50,000 to power our newsroom.

FBI, State Investigators Looking Into Violent Incident Outside of Durango ICE Facility
Crime & Police

FBI, State Investigators Looking Into Violent Incident Outside of Durango ICE Facility

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 30, 2025

On video captured October 28, an unidentified officer grabs a 57-year-old protester by the hair and throat and throws her down a hill.

video screen shot of officer attacking protester
Crime & Police

Masked Officer Throws Protester Down Hill Outside of Colorado ICE Facility

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 28, 2025

Video shows the unidentified officer grabbing a 57-year-old woman’s hair and throwing her to the ground outside of an ICE facility.

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Aurora police vehicle
Crime & Police

Aurora Approves Controversial AI Facial Surveillance

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 24, 2025

Both Aurora and Denver opted into certain AI-powered police tech this week.

anti-flock protesters at a town hall
Politics & Government

Flock No! Fear of AI Cameras Brings Hundreds, Including Councilmembers, to Heated Town Hall

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 23, 2025

“I am legitimately, absolutely terrified by the state of AI surveillance.”

south park clip of ICE raid
Politics & Government

Latino Avs Fans Worried About ICE at Saturday’s Game

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 8, 2025

The ICE Denver field office won’t say whether agents will be at Ball Arena.

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A woman holds up a phone.
Politics & Government

Photos: Jailed Activist Calls for Boycotts Amid Push for ICE Release

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

As supporters of Jeanette Vizguerra rallied outside of her detention center, she criticized for-profit phone and commissary services.

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