Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging immigration ‘sanctuary’ policies in Colorado

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 495

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit challenging Colorado and Denver “sanctuary” policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

The lawsuit challenged four Colorado laws and two Denver policies that limit the use of state and local resources for immigration enforcement. The Trump administration argued that its “supreme authority over immigration” preempts state laws and that those policies discriminate against federal immigration officials.

U.S. District Court Judge …

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