Impact of Illegal Immigration on Denver's Healthcare System

Denver, a self-described 'sanctuary city,' has cared for over 41,000 illegal immigrants in the past two years, leading to strain on city resources and causing resentment among locals. This Washington Examiner series, Cost of the Migrant Crisis, focuses on the impact on hospitals in Denver.

Douglas County, Colorado ordinance on illegal immigrants

Douglas County, Colorado, passes ordinance to fine bus companies and seize buses carrying illegal immigrants, distancing itself from Denver's sanctuary city status. The community, predominantly Republican, aims to keep its residents safe.

Sacramento City Council declares sanctuary city for transgender people

The Sacramento City Council declared the city a sanctuary for transgender people, ensuring no city resources will be used to criminalize trans people seeking transition-related care or to cooperate with jurisdictions seeking to enforce laws that criminalize the care elsewhere.

Sanctuary City for Transgender People in Sacramento

The Sacramento City Council will consider making Sacramento a sanctuary city for transgender people, protecting their rights to access gender-affirming healthcare and preventing cooperation with jurisdictions criminalizing such care.

Controversy over Immigration Policies in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Mayor Kelly Girtz of Athens-Clarke County dismissed concerns about the county's refusal to cooperate with ICE following Laken Riley's murder, claiming they are not a sanctuary jurisdiction. The Sheriff of Clarke County threatened to protect his agency's integrity if the county did not address the issue. Girtz supports non-cooperation policies and believes illegal aliens are less criminally inclined than native-born Americans.

Denver Struggles to Support Migrants Amidst Budget Cuts and Housing Shortages

Denver is facing challenges as it helps over 40,000 migrants while dealing with budget cuts and housing shortages. The city has spent over $60 million aiding migrants and is now relying on a coalition of churches and nonprofits for support. The influx of mostly penniless Venezuelans has strained resources and sparked a debate on immigration policies.

Opposition to Sanctuary City Policy

Former New York Gov. David Paterson and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, both Democrats, are now opposing the sanctuary city policy after an illegal alien, Jose Antonio Ibarra, accused of murdering Laken Riley in Georgia, was not turned over to ICE. They want the policy changed to allow for reporting criminal illegal aliens to ICE after serving their time.

Criticism of New York City's Sanctuary City Laws

Critics of liberal policies on illegal immigrants push back against New York City's sanctuary city laws despite recent crimes linked to illegal migrants. Mayor Eric Adams calls for the ejection of criminal illegal migrants, while the City Council refuses to re-evaluate the existing laws.

Protest against Mayor in Athens, Georgia

Enraged residents of Athens, Georgia heckled their Democrat mayor following the murder of a college student allegedly by an illegal immigrant. They demanded accountability for the crime and criticized the mayor's stance on sanctuary cities.

New York Mayor Eric Adams and Sanctuary City Status

New York Mayor Eric Adams calls for a radical overhaul of sanctuary city status due to migrant crisis, proposing modification to allow deportation of criminals. Adams faces backlash for changing stance on sanctuary cities as tensions rise over high-profile crimes committed by migrants.

Illegal Immigration and Crime in the US

Venezuelan migrant illegally crossed into the US, was released by Biden administration, later arrested for murder of Georgia nursing student. Sanctuary city policies in New York prevented cooperation with ICE ERO officers.