Between larger protests organized by groups like 50501 and No Kings, other actions — such as the ICE Out! demonstration on June 10 — sprout more organically. There are weekly demonstrations, too.
Find more information below on gatherings around town across the political spectrum, and check back for updates.
Thursday, July 10: End ICE Collaboration in Colorado
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition will head to the Colorado Attorney General's office at 1300 Broadway on Thursday, July 10, to deliver a petition to AG Phil Weiser demanding that Colorado law enforcement stop working with ICE. CIRC claims to have over 2,000 signatures on the petition, which will be delivered at 11 a.m.Friday, July 11: Justice for Paul Castaway
Denver Communists is holding a protest at 6 p.m. outside of the Denver Police Department's District 4 station at 2100 South Clay Street in honor of Paul of Castaway, who was killed by DPD officers in 2015 while he held a knife to his own throat. Castaway, a member of the Rosebud Sioux tribe, was going through a mental health crisis at the time of his death. His family and local activists have been pursuing legal action and holding protests ever since. "The fight for justice for Paul and his family has been ongoing since," a note from organizers reads.Monday, July 14: Say No to Palantir
A protest at the Colorado State Capitol is planned for Monday, July 14, against Palantir. The Denver-based tech company, co-founded by billionaire Peter Thiel, has been an instrumental contractor for the federal government's immigration enforcement as well as for the Israeli military. A handful of local activist organizations are holding the protest, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. "Denver is hosting a war machine. It’s time to fight back," reads an announcement from Community United in Solidarity with Palestine.Thursday, July 17: Good Trouble Lives On
In honor of John Lewis, congressman and civil rights icon, people around the country will protest on July 17, which marks five years since his death.Protests are planned throughout Colorado — from Boulder to Denver to Trinidad — with a schedule posted and updated online. In Denver, organizers from 50501 Colorado and Political Revolution have a permit for 10,000 people to gather at the Capitol from noon to 8 p.m.; online signup forms promise a march from 5 to 8 p.m. but don’t describe the route. The protest is a response to “attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration,” according to 50501 Colorado and Solidarity Warriors.
(Because of the anticipated crowds, Westword has postponed its members-only office concert to Friday, July 18.)
Every Monday: All In for Jeanette Vizguerra
In March, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Jeanette Vizguerra, a Mexican immigrant living in Denver who became nationally recognized after taking sanctuary from ICE in a local churchin 2017. Weekly protests against her arrest and possible deportation are now being held outside the ICE detention facility at 3130 Oakland Street in Aurora, where she's being held.Each weekly protest usually starts at 6 p.m., but specific details often aren't available until the day of the event; the action could include a candlelight vigil, live music or speeches by activists and community leaders.
Groups with causes ranging from immigrant rights to racial justice have organized these protests, including the Aurora Unidos Community Service Organization, the Denver branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and the Middle East Justice Project.
Every Friday: Protest Outside Congressman Gabe Evans's office
Since February, protesters have been gathering outside of 10701 Melody Drive, the Northglenn office of Republican Congressman Gabe Evans, "to urge him to have the courage to speak with us, his constituents," reads the event description. Since winning Colorado's 8th Congressional District in November, Evans has called for tougher immigration enforcement and supported Trump's policies, frustrating some of his constituents."We plead with him to defend our constitution and our democracy," reads the event description. "We voice our concerns about our government's words and actions that look more like a dictatorship with each passing day."
Protesters meet at 11 a.m. every Friday at the congressman's office; the gatherings are now being organized by a local chapter of Indivisible, a progressive political group. Previous gatherings were loosely organized by local protesters but managed to attract Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during her Colorado visit on March 21.
Every Saturday: Protest for Indigenous and LGBTQ+ Rights
People are invited to join a weekly protest at the Colorado State Capitol every Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. to support Indigenous and LGBTQ+ rights.
"All past governments have failed to help the Indigenous," a Reddit user wrote in a May 5 post inviting people to a gathering. "The people have the power, Indigenous rights means environmental rights, equality rights for ALL individuals. Please come join us. Please bring Sage or any Medicine. All are welcome to join."
The r/DenverProtests Subreddit posts weekly listings, too. What did we miss? Send information to [email protected].
