A recent panel hosted by Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul Lopez drew criticism for its one-sided opposition to the SAVE Act, a federal bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. With no supporters of the bill present, the discussion dismissed concerns about non-citizen voting and instead advocated for expanding voting rights to non-citizens in Colorado’s municipal elections—a move that would require amending the state constitution. The debate highlights deep divisions over election integrity, voter access, and the future of voting rights in Colorado.

This bill is a reckless escalation of Colorado’s sanctuary policies, prioritizing the protection of criminal illegal aliens over the safety of our citizens. By voting on this extreme bill with almost no notice to the public, Democrats are silencing opposition. At the same time, pro-illegal immigration advocates flood the hearing—conveniently available to testify in person. The rushed process reeks of political manipulation and undermines the will of Coloradans who demand to be heard.

“The $250 million cut is an additional blow to Colorado’s fiscal stability and the well-being of our residents and may be the tip of the iceberg. The Trump administration has made it clear that states and cities standing in the way of immigration enforcement, like Colorado and Denver with their sanctuary policies, will face consequences. Denver’s refusal to cooperate with federal authorities, alongside Colorado’s Safe and Inclusive Communities Act, is putting our state in the crosshairs for further funding reductions.”