Colorado Democratic leaders say immigrant protections won’t create sanctuary state

Democratic lawmakers are tackling a number of issues to protect undocumented immigrants — including from federal agents — but they say their measures stop short of creating a sanctuary state, a label the Trump administration has used to target uncooperative communities for punishment. Gabriela Flora, the Denver Immigrant Rights Program Director discusses how policies are a step to supporting immigrants.

Democratic lawmakers are tackling a number of issues to protect undocumented immigrants — including from federal agents — but they say their measures stop short of creating a sanctuary state, a label the Trump administration has used to target uncooperative communities for punishment. Gabriela Flora, the Denver Immigrant Rights Program Director discusses how policies are a step to supporting immigrants.