Fabbricatore: Sanctuary policies are costing Colorado millions—here’s how
By John Fabbricatore | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
The City and County of Denver has been an unofficial "sanctuary" for illegal immigrants for decades, but its status as an official sanctuary city—protecting criminal aliens from arrest and deportation—dates back to 2013.
That much is well known and understood by everyone in Colorado with an interest in the "sanctuary issue."
But what is not well understood across Colorado today is that now, the entire state of Colorado – all 64 counties – is a "sanctuary state" because of legislation enacted by Democrat majorities in both chambers of the state legislature.
The big difference in public safety is that in 2025, across Colorado’s 64 counties, hundreds of criminal aliens convicted under state law are being rel...