Richard Butler joined the Denver7 news team in July of 2021. After almost three years as a news photographer, he moved into the role of specialty multimedia journalist.
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday passed a resolution supporting President-elect Donald Trump's controversial immigration policies.The resolution, which passed unanimously, establishes Douglas County ’s stance on immigration ahead of significant policy changes anticipated at the federal level, including mass deportation s.
Read the resolution below Laydon said a lack of state resources has made it difficult to support the influx of immigrants.“It’s not compassionate to have a huge welcome sign on our state when there really is not a place or resources to support them,” he said.The commissioner called Colorado a sanctuary state and said such efforts block local law enforcement’s ability to manage immigration-related issues effectively.
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