Excerpts from letter by Colorado Governor Richard D. Lamm

Press conference and protest of Denver sanctuary policy, May 16, 2005
Colorado Alliance for Immigration Reform

Also see:
Overview of Denver sanctuary policy.
Denver's illegal alien hiring hall (Dec, 2005). Protest (Jan, 2006).
Articles on sanctuary policy for illegals.
CAIR May 16 protest & news conference:
       pictures     news release
       statements by Lamm,   Tancredo
       letter to Mayor     letters to the editor.
Executive Order 116:
       Webb     article     legal opinion.
Denver Police policy.
Audio clips - Hickenlooper and others
 
Research:
Federal law requires full cooperation between localities and the INS (ICE).
Immigration Law Enforcement by Local Agencies
Sanctuary Cities and States -- Undermining the American Republic
Supreme Court Ruling Razes Artificial Fire Wall Between Local Law Enforcement and Immigration Enforcement
Role of State and Local Police In Immigration Law Enforcement
Non-Cooperation Policies

This rally is important and I wish I could be here. America must stop tolerating illegal immigration. A substantial majority of Whites, Blacks and Hispanics oppose illegal immigration. Yet a coalition of cheap labor business interests and open border liberals prevent strong and effective enforcement of our immigration laws. This must stop! You can help make it stop.

Illegal immigration is driving down wages of the poorest Americans, it is costing Colorado taxpayers billions of dollars in school, health and municipal costs; and now it is killing our fine policeman.

America should not tolerate this abused form of labor. A key part in stopping illegal immigration is to make sure people are legally in the country before they get a job, open up a bank account, or get on an airplane. We can win this battle. Keep fighting.

Richard D. Lamm