Why is Crime in Denver Decreasing? Immigration Enforcement?

Good news Colorado!

Crime is decreasing in the Denver Metro Area.

Local Politicians and the local media are celebrating, claiming that local policies are making an impact.

But what the local media and politicians won’t talk about is the renewed efforts of the Trump administration to enforce immigration law.

In this video, Brandon highlights some recent news articles, and explains how violent criminals as well as hard drugs are being taken off the street by Federal law enforcement.

Links from Video:

Denver Post Homicides and shootings in Denver plunge to a nearly 6-year low: https://www.denverpost.com/2025/08/14/denver-crime-rate-shootings-violence/

US News & World Report The 10 Most Dangerous States in America: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/slideshows/10-most-dangerous-states-in-america?slide=10

ICE Website ICE arrests 243 illegal aliens in Denver metro area: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-arrests-243-illegal-aliens-denver-metro-area

KRDO Colorado Springs DEA executes drug raid, alleged Mexican cartel members distributing drugs: https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2025/08/07/colorado-springs-dea-raid-ends-with-5-alleged-mexican-cartel-members-in-custody/

Denver Post: ICE plans to open as many as three new detention centers in rural Colorado, report says: https://www.denverpost.com/2025/08/15/colorado-immigration-detention-centers-ice/

HB19-1124 Protect Colorado Residents From Federal Government Overreach: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb19-1124

Denver 7 Trump’s DOJ threatens Colorado with legal action, pulling of federal funding over state’s ‘sanctuary policies’: https://www.denver7.com/news/politics/trumps-doj-threatens-colorado-with-legal-action-pulling-of-federal-funding-over-states-sanctuary-policies

El Paso County Sheriff Repeat Offender Injured After Confrontation with Armed Homeowner in Stratmoor Valley: https://epcsheriffsoffice.com/repeat-offender-injured-after-confrontation-with-armed-homeowner-in-stratmoor-valley/

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Author: Brandon Wark

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