In this episode, we talk with two activists from the Colorado Immigration Rights Coalition, or CIRC. Caitlin and Leticia discuss how the landscape of immigration in our state has changed as a result of the Trump Administration, how people can get involved, and where to find help and resources.
In the wake of several high-profile raids and arrests of immigrants throughout our state, we believe it’s crucial to discuss the facts of what is happening, how to stay safe, and how to help. This episode has useful resources for folks in all situations. Whether you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, or just an ally looking to help others, there is something in this episode for you.
Learn more about immigrant rights in Colorado from CIRC, CIRC Action Fund: https://coloradoimmigrant.org
Colorado Rapid Response Network (CORRN): https://www.coloradorapidresponsenetwork.com
CORRN hotline (report ICE activity): 1-844-864-8341
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Episode 14 - 2025 Legislative Session Pt. 2
There's more key work happening at the state Capitol that the ACLU of Colorado and our partners are working on. Right now, there are bills making their way through the legislature that stand to fundamentally change:
Local jailing practices and use of contempt of court.
Student and youth privacy.
How and how often children get sentenced to jail and prison.
Fairness in the court system.
And more.
We're working with storytellers, stakeholders, lawmakers, and partner organizations across the state to enshrine critical civil rights protections for all Coloradans.
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Episode 13 - 2025 Legislative Session Pt. 1
In the latest episode of our podcast "Of the People," we discuss some of the new protections the ACLU of Colorado and its partners are working on during this year's legislative session. We're also talking about how the laws we help pass in Colorado can affect the rest of our country. It is a crucial time in our nation's history that Colorado acts as part of the firewall against the civil rights attacks that we expect, and are already seeing, coming from the new presidential administration.
Learn more about COVRA: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-001
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Episode 12 - Syringe Service Programs
Read our recent blog post on harm reduction and our case in Pueblo: https://acluco.org/HarmReduction
In this episode, one of our ACLU attorneys discusses a recent case we fought in Pueblo what that city attempted to prohibit syringe service programs from functioning. We also hear from one of the folks working in Pueblo whose organization's mission was disrupted by the prohibition.
Harm reduction resources:
Harm Reduction Action Center, https://www.harmreductionactioncenter.org
Southern Colorado Harm Reduction Association, https://www.socoharmreduction.org
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Episode 11 - Inequities in Colorado's Schools
In this episode, we learn more about the inequities that students in Colorado are facing, and we talk to the founder of an organization that has taken it upon themselves to help.
Learn more about The Lounge: https://www.thelounge2022.org
The ACLU of Colorado is the state’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. We’re a private institution funded exclusively by the generous donations of our supporters. Our mission is to protect, defend and extend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Colorado through litigation, education and advocacy.
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