Polis Faces ICE Subpoena Battle Over Undocumented Kids
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis is embroiled in a legal battle over ICE subpoenas seeking information on sponsors for undocumented children separated from their parents. Despite state law limiting data sharing with federal immigration agencies unless tied to criminal probes, Polis attempted compliance last year, only to have a judge block it. A fresh subpoena was issued to the Labor Department in March, mirroring the previous one but now claiming its part of a human trafficking investigation. Poliss team tried to dismiss the case, but the judge refused, citing potential future responses. Critics argue this is a ploy to circumvent state rules and target families for deportation, not genuine crime-fighting. The state has implemented a new policy routing all subpoenas to Poliss office for final approval, prioritizing quick releases in criminal cases. However, this move has been criticized for lacking transparency. The Labor Department has yet to respond to the March 30th deadline, adhering to the governors guidelines. This ongoing saga underscores Colorados resistance to federal immigration enforcement pressures.
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