La Voz de Summit, Jan. 23, 2025
La Voz de Summit
English transcript:
Deportation fears
During a recent meeting, Summit County law enforcement officials met with community leaders to discuss their practices when engaging with people in the community, including those who are undocumented. While law enforcement officials did not take a stance at the meeting in response to threats of mass deportations by the new presidential administration, here is what Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons had to say: (video in English)
Know your rights
President Donald Trump’s pledge to carry out the “largest deportation in the history of our country” spells uncertainty for the estimated 156,000 undocumented immigrants living in Colorado. To ease concerns, attorneys and advocacy groups point to state laws that provide a layer of protection for undocumented people:
- State law enforcement officials are prohibited from arresting or detaining someone based on their immigration status
- State officials are prohibited from sharing someone’s personal information with federal immigration authorities
- Immigration officials are prohibited from making arrests in courthouses
- Landlords are prohibited from asking for citizenship or immigration information from tenants
- Residents are permitted to apply for health insurance and a driver’s license or state ID regardless of immigration status
Health benefits
Starting this month, a new law called “Cover All Coloradans” helps children and pregnant people get health coverage, no matter their immigration status. Colorado residents who are pregnant or are 18 or younger can qualify if they meet certain income and household eligibility requirements. To learn if you qualify, apply at HealthFirstColorado.com/apply-now.
Events
- Jan. 24-29: See the snow sculptures from the International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge. Reservations are required 10am-4pm Saturday, otherwise the displays are available to see 24-7.
- Jan. 25: Safetyfest at Copper Mountain is 9am-4pm with avalanche dog demonstrations, toboggan races, giveaways and more.
- Jan. 26: A free community dinner is from 6-7pm at Father Dyer Church in Breckenridge.

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