Immigation
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Denver adopts face mask ban for law enforcement
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Members of the Denver City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that prohibits law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from wearing a mask or face covering while interrogating, detaining, or arresting an individual within Denver, including in city-owned buildings. The measure, which amends Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, also sets a…
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Denver mayor says city police will detain ICE officers using ‘excessive force’
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Thursday outlined his city’s response to immigration enforcement operations, including intervening to stop federal officers when local police observe them using “excessive” force. Johnston also said the city will not allow federal authorities to “stand in our way” in situations where emergency responders must render first aid, presumably in cases…
