For years, Colorado was in a middle ground for introducing new immigrant-inclusive policies while dealing with past policy implications, said Edelina Burciaga, Sociology Assistant Professor. Now, she said the state has become a leader in pro-immigrant legislation. “I would kind of put Colorado more on the continuum of states that are looking to integrate all immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, and create a welcoming climate.”
Colorado’s immigrants now have more protections, benefits in state law
The Denver Post, June 26