Colorado has eliminated a requirement for attorneys using the state's court e-filing system to certify that they would not assist federal immigration enforcement. This change occurred after Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 26-1276, which allows attorneys to access the filing system without such certification. The previous requirement was criticized by attorneys who argued it coerced them into supporting state policies against federal immigration laws. Representative Tom McClintock, R-Calif., expressed approval of the reversal but warned that it reflects ongoing tensions between state and federal immigration policies. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) indicated it was prepared to file a lawsuit if the requirement was not repealed, asserting that it violated First Amendment rights. Critics of the original requirement argued it imposed a viewpoint-based restriction on attorneys.
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Colorado Removes Requirement for Attorneys Regarding Immigration Enforcement
Colorado has reversed a requirement for attorneys using the state's e-filing system to certify non-cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, following the signing of House Bill 26-1276 by Governor Jared Polis. The move has been welcomed by legal advocates who argued the previous requirement violated First Amendment rights.
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Blue state’s anti-ICE pledge collapses as GOP warns of new sanctuary ‘confederacy’
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Colorado Removes Requirement for Attorneys Regarding Immigration Enforcement