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Senate adopts resolution urging transparency and limits on federal immigration enforcement tactics
Summary
The Colorado Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 0006 calling for transparency from federal immigration authorities and urging protections for immigrant Coloradans; sponsors emphasized civil-rights impacts and delegates from Poland were welcomed to the chamber during personal-privilege remarks.
The Colorado Senate on Feb. 2 adopted a resolution calling on federal immigration authorities to avoid anonymous enforcement tactics and to respect civil-rights protections for immigrant Coloradans.
Senate Joint Resolution 0006, introduced by Senators Weissman and others, affirms support for immigrant Coloradans and urges federal agencies to refrain from anonymous enforcement actions (such as use of masked personnel or unmarked vehicles) in Colorado. The resolution recites data cited in the record about immigrant contributions to state tax revenue and references multiple national reports and concerns about detention conditions and family separation.
Senator Weisman, who presented a minor technical amendment to clarify that one cited death involved CBP (Customs and Border Protection) rather than ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), asked colleagues to support the change and the resolution. Senator Weisman also offered a personal reflection on immigration and family history, saying the measure speaks to both policy and personal experience.
The minority leader described parts of the resolution he could not support and urged more time to reach broader agreement; other senators expressed support for the resolution’s goals while signaling differences on language. After brief discussion the technical amendment was adopted and SJR 0006 passed by recorded vote (20 ayes, 12 no, 0 absent, 3 excused).
What’s next: SJR 0006 was adopted on the floor and placed into the legislative record. Several senators said they expect continued engagement on immigration policy and federal enforcement practices.
