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Michael Johnston: “There are clearly protected populations of individuals who…”

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

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Denver Mayor pushes back against DOJ’s immigration crackdown, says 'city won’t be bullied' N18G

Published | Video Starts at 00:45

And so we will oppose any effort to run immigration enforcement actions at churches or hospitals or schools. And we also think There are clearly protected populations of individuals who have played by the rules and done the right thing and are waiting for their day in court. That includes folks who are in asylum proceedings right now, folks who have temporary protective status, or folks who came in through the Customs and Border Protection app and now have legal work authorization. (00:45–00:54)

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