A bombshell House Republican report accuses Denver and Boulder prosecutors of actively obstructing federal immigration enforcement by ignoring ICE detainers for migrants arrested on serious charges, including child abuse and assault. The findings, detailed in a 25-page report, claim that officials in these ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ are enabling illegal immigrants accused of violent crimes to evade deportation. The report highlights specific cases, such as Fernando Barrios-Ramirez, a Venezuelan national arrested for sexual assault on a child, and Juan Andres Holguin-Mendez, who faces multiple charges including willful cruelty to a child, with ICE detainers allegedly ignored. Further allegations include ignoring detainers for individuals arrested for aggravated assault with a weapon and domestic violence. The report also asserts that Denver officials provided written notices to suspected illegal immigrants informing them of their right to refuse federal immigration authorities and gave insufficient notice to ICE for potential arrests, citing one instance where ICE had only one to two hours’ notice for a suspected gang member who later assaulted an officer. In Boulder, District Attorney Dougherty is accused of prohibiting information sharing with ICE and reminding defense attorneys of his office’s policies that consider immigration consequences when recommending dispositions, effectively prioritizing state-level justice and potential leniency over federal deportation. While Denver and Boulder officials deny the accusations, claiming their actions comply with state law and the Constitution and aim to ensure justice and public safety, the report paints a stark picture of alleged systemic obstruction of federal immigration efforts, potentially putting dangerous individuals back on the streets.
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