Two Colorado counties sue over ‘sanctuary’ policies

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Two conservative Colorado counties filed a lawsuit Monday against the state over its “sanctuary” policies, claiming they prioritize the rights of illegal immigrants at the expense of community safety. 

El Paso and Douglas counties claim that a 2023 statute that does not allow local law enforcement to work with federal authorities on illegal immigration crackdowns is unconstitutional.

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