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Littleton resident raises concerns about USCIS/ICE access, language barriers at Centennial offices
Summary
During public comment at the Jan. 28 Arapahoe County commissioners meeting, Candace Rutledge of Littleton criticized service processes and contracted security at local USCIS (immigration services) and ICE offices in Centennial, saying people were made to wait outside and faced language and access barriers.
Candace Rutledge of Littleton used the public comment period at the Jan. 28 Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting to raise concerns about treatment of immigrants at local federal offices in Centennial, naming both ICE and USCIS.
Rutledge said she observed people waiting outside the USCIS building for long periods and said the office’s materials she received were “all in English” with no Spanish translation. She said staff told her that on‑site appointment signups were not available and that some people who waited inside were not seen for their appointments. “I’m concerned about how some of the immigrants who come here are treated,” Rutledge said, adding concerns about the behavior of contracted security.
The board did not respond to individual public comments during the public comment period but noted that it records concerns for follow‑up. Commissioners directed members of the public to submit comments by email to commissioners@arapahogov.com if they wished to follow up.
Why it matters
Rutledge framed her comments around access and language barriers for people seeking immigration services. The USCIS and ICE facilities are federal offices located within the county’s geographic area; the board recorded the comment and noted the county listens and follows up as appropriate, but no county action was taken during the meeting.
Provenance
First related remark in the transcript: "Okay. My name is Candace Rutledge, and I'm from Littleton." (transcript block starting at 223.88501).
Last related remark in the transcript: "I'm concerned about, some of the contracted security and how they treat people, and I wanted to let people know that that was going on. Thanks." (transcript block starting at 407.94998).
