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Denver Orders Police to Detain ICE Agents Who Use Excessive Force and Bars Use of City Facilities

City leaders say the order is a constitutional step to protect residents' rights during potential ICE operations.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston makes announcement about an executive action during a press conference outside the City and County Building in Denver on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Photo By Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston looks on during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing to examine the jurisdiction of "sanctuary cities" and its impact on federal immigration policy, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 5, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Mayor Mike Johnston signed the executive order Thursday directing Denver police to intervene, de-escalate clashes, and provide life-saving aid, including detaining ICE agents if officers witness excessive force.
  • The measure forbids federal immigration agents from entering or using city-owned facilities such as overnight shelters, community centers, libraries, and the Denver Coliseum.
  • The order requires officers to identify and record ICE agents with body cameras when tactically safe and directs the Denver Police Department to investigate criminal allegations against federal agents for referral to prosecutors.
  • City Attorney Miko Brown said the policy is constitutional, and Police Chief Ron Thomas publicly supported it as a clear statement that federal agents must follow local laws and safety standards.
  • Johnston said he has no information about an impending federal surge to Denver and framed the move as protective, with a City Council ordinance expected next week to prohibit face coverings by law enforcement during detentions and arrests.