Teller County will continue its immigrant detention agreement despite new law

A bill signed by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis will not hinder Teller County’s cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a statement released June 23 by the Teller County Commissioners.

“HB 23-1100 does not impact the 287(g) agreement, so the Sheriff’s Office intends to maintain this lawful program designed to enhance public safety by reducing the number of criminal non-citizen offenders released back into the community,” states the release.