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Michael Johnston: “There's nothing we've done that we think is illegal or that…”

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

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Full conversation Denver Mayor Mike Johnston lays out city's response to Trump immigration policies

Published | Video Starts at 14:40

And so we've provided support to get them connected and up on their feet so that they can live the American dream and get a job and support themselves. That's, we think, what they wanted and what we wanted. So There's nothing we've done that we think is illegal or that we're not proud of. I think we've stood up and in the gap to support all of Denver's residents, including the ones that were newcomers. Final question for you in 2017. (14:40–14:45)

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Asserts that Denver's actions regarding immigrants are legal and a source of pride.

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