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Michael Johnston: “Denver follows federal law and notifies the federal…”

Featuring: Michael Johnston, Nonpartisan | Mayor of Denver | Colorado

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Full interview Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on 'sanctuary city' hearing

Published | Video Starts at 00:47

We do that now. And if we have someone in our custody, they send us a detainer request. And … Denver follows federal law and notifies the federal government of every person with an A number. … hearing. One thing that was explored at this hearing, and it's going to be explored by our 9News Investigates team prior to our conversation airing on next, is the case of Abraham Gonzales, who was recently released but without a criminal warrant. (00:47–00:56)

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Asserts that Denver follows federal law and notifies the federal government of every person with an A number.

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