The Denver city attorney says that he is struggling to get witnesses to violent crimes who are also illegal immigrants to testify. The city attorney said that ICE agents are known to hang around the courthouse, and people are afraid that testifying will lead to them being deported.
Denver City Attorney: deportation fears impacting criminal cases
KUSA – The Denver City Attorney says the fear of being deported has caused some witnesses of violent crimes to skip court — ultimately allowing several cases to be dropped and the suspects to walk free. Kristin Bronson says because of this, local safety is on the line.