In war of letters, DOJ threatens action against Colorado, Denver over ‘sanctuary’ policies

Governor Polis speaking into a mic
Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks to reporters at the Colorado Capitol in Denver, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

House Mayors
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston takes his seat at the witness table during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with Sanctuary City Mayors on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)