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Federal Judge Dismisses Justice Departments Lawsuit Against Colorado and Denvers Sanctuary Policies

In a significant ruling, a federal judge in Denver has dismissed the Justice Departments lawsuit against Colorado and the city of Denver over their sanctuary policies. These policies, which include state and local laws that prevent resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement and protect immigrants personal information, were deemed constitutional. The judge cited a 1997 Supreme Court decision that states and cities cannot be forced to assist in federal immigration enforcement. Denvers mayor hailed the decision as a victory for local autonomy, while the Justice Department has yet to comment. This ruling could set a strong precedent for other states and cities challenging federal immigration mandates.

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