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At least two Colorado state flags fly over the State Capitol on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020.
Colorado Democrats are pushing a historic number of measures this legislative session to support and protect undocumented immigrants.
The proposals would remove restrictions that limit their access to career opportunities and state benefits, change how they’re referred to in state law and expand the law for blackmailing someone because of their immigration status.
Other bills aim to help immigrants more broadly, including refugees and those who are living in the country legally.
The latest push is part of Democrats’ larger effort this session to rebuild a post-pandemic Colorado in a way that they believe will be more equitable to all residents. Opponents say the focus should instead be on helping citizens who have faced financial, emotional and other hardships over the past year, and not on creating new government mandates.