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PURPOSE

The Immigration Task Force exists to advance policies and practices that uphold the dignity, rights, and full civic participation of immigrants in Colorado. We recognize that a healthy democracy demands inclusion, access, and the protection of every community member, regardless of immigration status.

Grounded in the League’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging, we seek to deepen public understanding of immigration systems, elevate immigrant voices, and build pathways for engagement across our communities. By listening, learning, and acting alongside immigrant-led leaders and organizations, we strive to strengthen democracy from within and ensure that Colorado remains a place where every person can belong, contribute, and thrive.

I M M I G R A T I O N   R E S O U R C E S

Colorado Rapid Response Network

investigates rumors of ICE actions in Colorado to determine whether or not they are true.
https://www.facebook.com/CORapidResponseNetwork/




Wallet sized immigrant rights cards

from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Immigrant Rights
that can be downloaded and printed. Available in 9 languages.

https://www.facebook.com/CORapidResponseNetwork/



Recording of Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Know Your Rights Training

Here is the link to the Colorado Immigrants' Rights Coalition's Know Your Rights Presentation
on December 17, 2024: We all need to know the difficulties our new neighbors will face when confronted by ICE and law enforcement officials.

Know Your Rights Training for Immigrants (English)



American Civil Liberties Union’s Mobile Justice App

ACLU Colorado free Mobile Justice app so you can record to the cloud. Colorado app has information about recording laws in Colorado.

https://www.aclu-co.org/en/mobile-justice-app


P A S T   E V E N T S 

N E X T   M E E T I N G : 
A Rerun of "The Alien Enemies Act: We've Been Here Before" Presentation

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

6:30 - 7:30 pm


SPEAKER: 
Dr. Dean Uyeno, Colorado's 6th Congressional District




PLEASE NOTE: This is a rerun of the recording of the Alien Enemies Act presentation from March 25, 2025 – Mr. Uyeno is NOT speaking again.

Mr. Uyeno spoke on the use of the Alien Enemies Act (Act) during World War II to incarcerate, without due process, 120,000 persons of Japanese ancestry, including American citizens. He then drew lessons for today's use of the Act against immigrants and their families.


Military Use in Domestic Situations

Wednesday, June 12, 2025

6:30 - 7:30 pm


SPEAKER: 
Colonel (Ret) Julie J. R. Huygen


Julie is a former Senior Military Appellate Judge on the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals. She spoke on the laws governing the use of the military in domestic law enforcement purposes.



OUR PURPOSE

The League exists to empower people and strengthen democracy and we know that work must begin from within. We are committed to building a culture rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging. By honoring the unique perspectives and lived experiences of our members and communities, we foster a stronger, more representative organization that reflects the very democracy we defend.

WATCH IT HERE


A D D ' L   R E S O U R C E S   F R O M    I M M I G R AT I O N   S P E A K E R S

Challenges Faced by Immigrants in Colorado

January 7, 2025

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Diana Higuera, Founder/Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Welcome Center
10760 E Iliff Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
720-280-6264

dhiguera@rockymountainwelcome.org
https://www.rockymountainwelcome.org



Anti-Asian Racism: Past and Present

Catharine McCord, Colorado Asian Pacific United

catharine@coloradoasianpacificunited.org
https://www.coloradoasianpacificunited.org/

Harry Budisidharta, J.D., In-House Legal Counsel, Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
1290 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011
303-923-6370

HarryBudisidharta@auroramhr.org

https://www.auroramhr.org/



Reclaiming Denver’s Chinatown

WATCH IT HERE



Where is Denver’s Chinatown?
Stories Remembered, Reclaimed, Reimagined


History Colorado Center
1200 Broadway
Denver, CO, 80203

LEARN MORE



Bystander Intervention Training

LEARN MORE




Combating Mis/Disinformation on Immigration
Joint J.E.D.I./News Access and Literacy Task Forces Meeting

JANUARY 21, 2025

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Margie Thompson, Ph.D.
, Professor Emerita,
Multicultural & Global Communication & Media, University of Denver

Dave Perry
, Publisher/Editor, Aurora Sentinel




Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program for Dreamers

January 28, 2025

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Luis Torres, Ph.D.
, Retired Deputy Provost for Academic and Student Affairs,
Metropolitan State University, and member of El Semanario Editorial and Advisory Board

Gregor Mieder, Director, Immigrant Services Program, Metropolitan State University, Denver


L E A G U E   P O S I T I O N S

League Positions on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

These two publications are designed to help League members use LWVUS and LWVCO public policy positions effectively at the state and local levels.

NOTE: For information on how to take action that the League supports or opposes, please visit our Take Action page.


DOWNLOAD LWVCO 2025 Positions for Action

DOWNLOAD LWVUS 2024-2026 Impact on Issues


The League of Women Voters of Colorado is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy. Justice is added to the three other practices for further emphasis on J.E.D.I.


LWV of Colorado Positions for Action 2024-2026, page 4. 

 

The League of Women Voters of the United States DEI Policy:

Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, or marital status. The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members. The collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences represents not only our culture, but our reputation and the organization's mission and achievements as well.

La discriminación o el acoso de cualquier tipo no serán aceptados dentro de la Liga, incluyendo pero no limitado a raza, estatus socioeconómico, edad, capacidad, religión, orientación sexual, origen nacional, identidad de género o estado civil. La Liga se compromete a fomentar, cultivar y preservar una cultura de diversidad, equidad, inclusión, acceso y pertenencia para todas las personas. La Liga es una organización que respeta y valora la riqueza de nuestra comunidad y nuestros miembros. La suma colectiva de nuestras diferencias individuales y experiencias de vida representa no solo nuestra cultura, sino también nuestra reputación y los logros y la misión de la organización. 


League Positions on Immigration and Deportations

US Residents Without Legal Permission to Earn Legal Status

In achieving overall policy goals, the League supports a system for individuals living in the country without legal permission to earn legal status, including citizenship, by paying taxes, studying civics, and meeting other relevant criteria. While policy reforms, including a path to legal status, remain unachieved, the League does not support deporting these immigrants who have no history of major and/or violent criminal activity.

Simple illegal re-entry is not considered a “serious crime” for League advocacy purposes.


LWVUS 2024-2026 Impact on Issues - Pages 167-169

 
 


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