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Notification of U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Certain Criminal Charges and Immigration Status Initiative
Notification of U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Certain Criminal Charges and Immigration Status Initiative
Colorado · November 3, 2026
What this measure does
Require law enforcement to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when a person is charged with a crime of violence or has a prior felony conviction and the person’s immigration status cannot be determined
A yes vote means
Local law enforcement must notify federal immigration authorities when someone is charged with violent crimes or has prior felonies and their immigration status is unclear.
A no vote means
There is no new requirement for local police to notify federal immigration authorities about criminal charges or prior felonies.
Simple explanation
Right now, when someone is arrested for a serious violent crime or has prior felony convictions, local police don't always tell federal immigration authorities about it. This measure would require police to notify immigration officials in these specific situations so they know who might be in the country illegally. It's basically saying local cops have to give federal immigration a heads-up when certain serious crimes are involved.
Who's for it, who's against it
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Source: Ballotpedia