Gov. Jared Polis insisted Colorado is not a “sanctuary” state and added he is “frustrated” by the label — a few months after he signed a law that expands the prohibition on cooperating with federal agents on immigration enforcement.
The sanctuary label is typically applied to cities and states that either discourage or actively prevent cooperation by local agencies with immigration agents. Both Denver and the state of Colorado have long adopted such laws.
On Thursday, Polis’ office told Colorado Politics that “Colorado is not a sanctuary state.” It’s not the first time he has insisted that the label is erroneous…