ICE plans to target Denver, other 'sanctuary cities' for immigration enforcement

Citing anonymous officials, the Washington Post reported Sept. 29 that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was planning an “immigration enforcement blitz” in several so-called “sanctuary cities” — including Denver — that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officials.

The operation could begin in California as soon as this week, the Post reported, and then expand to other cities including Denver and Philadelphia.

Two officials told the Post that Chad Wolf, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, “probably will travel to at least one of the jurisdictions where the operation will take place” to underline President Donald Trump’s campaign theme that Democratic city leaders “have failed to protect residents from dangerous criminals,” the Post reported.

An ICE spokesperson told Colorado Newsline via email that the agency does not comment “on any law enforcement sensitive issues that may adversely impact our officers and the public.”

Read more: https://coloradonewsline.com/2020/10/01/report-ice-plans-to-target-denver-other-sanctuary-cities-for-immigration-enforcement/