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students protest ICE in denver
Education

Denver School Board Could Consider Policy to Protect Students, Staff From Immigration Enforcement

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoFebruary 6, 2026

A draft of the proposed policy was posted online Thursday before the school board’s late afternoon meeting, but it wasn’t introduced.

Denver Immigrant Group Receives Frozen Grants — and an Apology
Politics & Government

Denver Immigrant Group Receives Frozen Grants — and an Apology

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 5, 2026

Juntos Community has secured a sizable grant after a tenuous back-and-forth with one of its funders.

The outside of an Aurora apartment building.
Courts

Aurora Nearing Settlement With Embattled Landlord of Nationally Infamous Apartments

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 4, 2026

The Edge of Lowry apartments were ground zero for Aurora’s 2024 Venezuelan gang fiasco.

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Politics & Government

Defy or Ally? Dueling Proposals Will Determine How Colorado Police Handle ICE.

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 3, 2026

Colorado may strengthen or repeal restrictions on local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

woman holds mexican flag at protest
Politics & Government

Denver Protesters Strike, Dance and Cry During a Weekend of Anti-ICE Rallies

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 3, 2026

Denver streets echoed with the cry of, “Chinga la migra!” over the weekend.

Wonderland Brewing
Bars & Breweries

Broomfield Brewery’s Vanilla Ice “Joke” Backfires Amid Protests

By Brendan Joel KelleyFebruary 2, 2026

Its series of responses haven’t helped matters.

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protesters with whistles
Opinion | Community Voice

Anti-ICE Protesters Using the Nonviolent Playbook of People in War Zones Around the World

By Oliver KaplanFebruary 1, 2026

Whether with whistles or WhatsApp, networks of protectors are sharing information to identify threats and come to each other’s aid.

protesters at memorial
Politics & Government

Understanding the Law: Protesters Have Rights…Even If They’re Ignored

By Heidi Reynolds-StensonJanuary 31, 2026

“Education is the most powerful weapon for people involved in protest movements.”

palantir protest
Politics & Government

Wanna Give ICE a Middle Finger From Denver? Here’s How

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 31, 2026

Protests and other ways to speak out against the feds…and help out immigrants.

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high school students protest ICE
Politics & Government

Anti-ICE Denver Protesters Gather at Parks, Streets and the Capitol as Strikes Loom

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 30, 2026

“I think if we’re fighting for what matters for us right now, we can make a change in the future.”

Standing With Our Communities, Supporting All Immigrants
Opinion | Editorial Voice

Standing With Our Communities, Supporting All Immigrants

By Scott Tobias and OthersJanuary 30, 2026

Voice Media Group supports those participating in the nationwide ICE strike, and does not support the current administration’s actions against immigrants. A message from our CEO and editorial director.

Art of the Protest: Ten Anti-Trump Songs to Blast
Critic's Notebook

Art of the Protest: Ten Anti-Trump Songs to Blast

By Jason Heller and OthersJanuary 30, 2026

Colorado musicians have been raging against 45 and 47.

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Restaurants

Ice Out: Over Twenty Hospitality Businesses Are on Strike Today

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 30, 2026

“We all play a part in the revolution.”

Denver mayor Mike johnston
Politics & Government

Denver Sues Trump for ICE’s Minneapolis “Invasion”

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 28, 2026

According to the city’s court filings, the “unlawful invasion of Minneapolis” threatens state and local rights.

Denver Mayor Wants Less Gun Violence, Fewer Empty Office Buildings in 2026
Politics & Government

Denver Mayor Wants Less Gun Violence, Fewer Empty Office Buildings in 2026

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 27, 2026

Mike Johnston wants to fill 3 million square feet of downtown commercial space in 2026.

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"fuck ice" on a latte
Restaurants

How Denver’s Hospitality Industry Is Supporting Anti-ICE Movement

By Molly MartinJanuary 26, 2026

One coffee shop’s Fuck ICE latte has drawn hundreds of customers.

Features

Colorado Bassist Has Been in ICE Custody for Over a Month

By Zachary ViscontiJanuary 26, 2026

Aurora’s ICE Detention Center is near capacity; one detainee is a bassist from an up-and-coming Colorado band.

students look at grades
Education

After Years on Colorado’s Watchlist, Lincoln High School Makes the Grade

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoJanuary 26, 2026

This Denver school improved its state rating amid immigration enforcement fears and other challenges.

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protesters at colorado state capitol
Politics & Government

Crowd at Colorado Capitol Protests Killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline and OthersJanuary 26, 2026

Pretti’s parents, who are Colorado residents, denounced “sickening lies told about our son.”

protest shooting site
Politics & Government

Alex Pretti, Second Protester Killed in Minneapolis, Has Colorado Ties, Too

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 24, 2026

“He cared about those people, and he knew it was wrong, so he did participate in protests,” says his father, who lives in Arvada.

protesters outside palantir offices
Politics & Government

Denver Protesters Gather Outside of Palantir Offices to Condemn ICE

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 23, 2026

“Being surveilled all the time is not good for resistance.”

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protest in downtown denver
Opinion | Reader Response

Reader: Free Speech Is Not Free From Consequences

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 17, 2026

Life in Denver: Protest today at noon, Broncos game at 2:30 p.m.

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