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A T-shirt that says "Fuck ICE"
Visual Arts

Denver Artist Designs “Fuck ICE” and “No Kings” Hoodies, Shirts

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 17, 2025

“It was important not to be subtle about it. We live in an era in which I think we have a government that’s putting the fear in us to not speak up.”

latina women standing
Opinion | Community Voice

We Need to Rethink Who We Call a Philanthropist

By Javier Alberto SotoNovember 15, 2025

“It’s time to reclaim philanthropy as a shared human value, not just a privilege of the wealthy.”

Unnamed activists look towards detained immigrant.
Courts

What to Know About the GEO Group, an International Prison Company Under Supreme Court Review

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 14, 2025

One of the world’s largest private prison companies is under Supreme Court review for actions in Aurora.

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Politics & Government

Colorado’s Key Lime Air Operates Flights of Detainees for ICE

By Sara Wilson/Colorado NewslineNovember 9, 2025

There will be a protest at Centennial Airport today over the deportations.

Poll: Most Colorado Latinos Want to Rein in ICE Before Midterms
Politics & Government

Poll: Most Colorado Latinos Want to Rein in ICE Before Midterms

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 6, 2025

Most of the 400 Colorado Latinos polled said Trump and ICE are operating unchecked.

Politics & Government

Aurora Ousts Danielle Jurinsky and the Council’s Conservative Majority

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 6, 2025

We named the controversial Aurora City Council rep a Person to Watch in 2025, and now you can watch her leave her seat.

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Opinion | Editorial Voice

Westword Kicks Off End-of-the-Year Membership Drive

By Patricia CalhounNovember 3, 2025

What a year it’s been. And now we’re setting out to raise $50,000 to power our newsroom.

FBI, State Investigators Looking Into Violent Incident Outside of Durango ICE Facility
Crime & Police

FBI, State Investigators Looking Into Violent Incident Outside of Durango ICE Facility

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 30, 2025

On video captured October 28, an unidentified officer grabs a 57-year-old protester by the hair and throat and throws her down a hill.

video screen shot of officer attacking protester
Crime & Police

Masked Officer Throws Protester Down Hill Outside of Colorado ICE Facility

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 28, 2025

Video shows the unidentified officer grabbing a 57-year-old woman’s hair and throwing her to the ground outside of an ICE facility.

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Aurora police vehicle
Crime & Police

Aurora Approves Controversial AI Facial Surveillance

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 24, 2025

Both Aurora and Denver opted into certain AI-powered police tech this week.

Peter Thiel, Chairman of Palantir Technologies
Politics & Government

Five Things to Know About Palantir Technologies

By Brendan Joel KelleyOctober 24, 2025

The data analytics outfit has a menacing reputation, and it’s based right here in Denver.

anti-flock protesters at a town hall
Politics & Government

Flock No! Fear of AI Cameras Brings Hundreds, Including Councilmembers, to Heated Town Hall

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 23, 2025

“I am legitimately, absolutely terrified by the state of AI surveillance.”

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south park clip of ICE raid
Politics & Government

Latino Avs Fans Worried About ICE at Saturday’s Game

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 8, 2025

The ICE Denver field office won’t say whether agents will be at Ball Arena.

A woman holds up a phone.
Politics & Government

Photos: Jailed Activist Calls for Boycotts Amid Push for ICE Release

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

As supporters of Jeanette Vizguerra rallied outside of her detention center, she criticized for-profit phone and commissary services.

Woman looks off screen
Politics & Government

Latina County Commissioner Reports Agressive ICE Activity Near Steamboat Springs

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

According to Angelica Salinas, ICE agents attempted to box her in after recording their activity. The federal agency denies the report.

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Restaurants

New Cookbook Features Denver’s Top Immigrant Chefs

By Abigail BlissSeptember 26, 2025

It includes recipes and stories from Byron Gomez of Michelin-starred Brutø, Riot BBQ’s Manny Barella and more.

The inside of a prison.
Crime & Police

ACLU Sues for More Dirt on ICE’s Colorado Expansion Plan

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 25, 2025

“They’re proposing to spend billions and billions of dollars to expand detention across the country.”

uncle sam pointing with "return to mission" written under
Opinion | Calhoun: Wake-up Call

Attention Local Law Enforcement: It Wasn’t Denver7’s Decision

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 22, 2025

Conspiracy or coincidence? ICE recruitment commercial airs in Denver, an alleged sanctuary city.

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Mayor Mike Johnston talks to the press.
Politics & Government

Mayor Johnston Lays Out 2026 Budget

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 15, 2025

As long as the city’s revenue forecast for next year is accurate, no more layoffs will be needed, Johnston promised.

old house in denver
Opinion | Community Voice

‘ICE Invaded Our Community to Grab a Good Neighbor’

By Barbara WrightJuly 20, 2025

Oscar had been living in the neighborhood for seven years and had no criminal record, not even a traffic ticket.

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