Help us make it clear: Denver Stands Firm in Our Committment to Welcoming and Protecting All Families

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Send an email to Denver Mayor Mike Johnston before he testifies before congress.

In Denver, we defend our neighbors. Denver has long been a leader in standing up for ALL our families - regardless of where they were born. But right now, President Trump and his supporters in Congress are forcing Mayor Johnston into their political theater, subpoenaing him to testify as part of their latest attack on our communities. While they claim that sanctuary policies that separate ICE from law enforcement are about 'public safety,' we know the truth.It's about scapegoating immigrants and abducting our neighbors to distract us so they can line the pockets of their billionaire friends.

But they don't know Denver. They don't know Colorado. We don't turn on our neighbors. We don't sell out our families. And we won't be pawns in their agenda of fear and division.

We stand together. We choose unity over hate, dignity over chaos, and freedom over fear. And we won't back down.

For years, Denver has led the way in protecting families from fear and unjust detention. We will not allow federal overreach to force our city into doing ICE's dirty work and roll back the protections that make our communities safer and whole.

As Mayor Johnston represents our city on the national stage, let's show him that Denverites stand with him in defending our welcoming policies and the protections that keep families together.

Take Action Now: Email Mayor Johnston and let him know you support Denver's commitment to welcoming all people and ensuring that every person — no matter where they were born — can live with dignity and equal rights under the law.

Together, we make Denver stronger.

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I urge you to continue Denver's commitment to welcoming all people

As a Denver resident, I take pride in our city's long-standing commitment to being a welcoming place for all who call it home. Our strength comes from our diversity, our values, and our longstanding refusal to let fear divide us. I'm writing to show my support of our welcoming policies as you are called to testify in Congress.

Denver has long been a leader in standing up for immigrant families and ensuring our communities remain safe, inclusive, and united. Our frontier spirit means we welcome those with the grit and determination to build a better life here — just like generations before them. They are our friends, family, and coworkers, and they make our city stronger.

Policies that separate federal agencies like ICE from local law enforcement keep families together and protect immigrant communities. They make Denver safer for everyone. When people trust local government, they are more likely to report crimes, seek medical care, and fully participate in our economy and civic life.

Trump and Republicans are stoking fear and division by scapegoating immigrants to distract us so they can line the pockets of their billionaire friends while they try to abduct our neighbors. They would rather tear families apart and destabilize our neighborhoods than invest in what actually makes us safe — affordable housing, good jobs, and healthcare. Their chaos is designed to divide us, but in Denver, we refuse to be divided.

Mayor Johnston, as you represent our city, know that Denverites will stand with you in defending our welcoming policies. We must not allow outside forces to turn our city into a pipeline for family separation. The true western spirit isn't about closing doors — it's about forging a future where all of us can thrive.

As proud Denverites, we will not waver in our commitment to keeping families together — our mile-high values cannot be bought or broken.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]

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