Complex legal steps ahead for migrants in Denver seeking asylum
As thousands of migrants continue to arrive in Denver, many wonder what the next legal steps for them are. Several groups are now helping provide legal guidance.
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As thousands of migrants continue to arrive in Denver, many wonder what the next legal steps for them are. Several groups are now helping provide legal guidance.
The city is asking the federal government, private businesses, and area nonprofits for help. The state of Colorado is helping with relocation efforts as 70% of the migrants, according to the state, indicate they would rather be somewhere else.
Migrants arriving in Denver are now resorting to services established for the homeless.
As of Dec. 31, 2022 the city of Denver has helped shelter more than 3,000 migrants.
Volunteers with the Jewish community are playing a crucial part in Denver's response to the arrival of migrants.
"Part of that love is because we know what it feels like to be a stranger," Temple Emanuel Rabbi Emily Hyatt said.
Denver is asking the federal government for help as an arctic blast coincides with an influx of migrants.
With a historic cold snap on its way, many Denverites are wondering how the city of Denver is caring for two of its most vulnerable populations: its homeless population and the hundreds of migrants continuing to show up in the city.
The city of Denver works on a plan to help keep more than 1,000 migrants safe in the coming arctic blast. More than 1,300 migrants have arrived in the city since Dec. 9.
The city of Denver is now asking for medical volunteers to help staff emergency migrant shelters as influx continues.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock says the city is not properly equipped to handle the large number of migrants and asylum seekers who've been arriving this month.
The City of Denver is providing a closer look inside the emergency shelter for migrants who recently arrived in the city.
The City of Denver continues to call on nonprofits and religious groups to help out as it struggles to meet the needs of migrants.
Many have come to Colorado mostly by bus, often hearing the pay is better in Colorado.
The influx of migrants into Denver over the last week is continuing.
The City of Denver says in the waning months of 2022, they have seen a lot of migrants coming to Denver, but they also saw a large spike in the number of migrants arriving in the first week of December.
After at least 150 Venezuelans arrived in the city unannounced, the city opened an emergency shelter at a recreation center. A second bus with 19 migrants arrived Wednesday.
The city and county of Denver have activated an emergency shelter to accommodate up to 100 migrants who arrived in the city overnight.
Close to 150 migrants who recently arrived in Denver are receiving shelter and resources from the city, as well as multiple community organizations.
As the number of dead made the discovery of an abandoned tractor trailer packed with migrants the worst such tragedy in U.S. history, discussion again rose about the dangers of smuggling and life in the shadows of illegal immigration.
Denver's holiday drone show has returned and 600 drones are helping make it happen. The nightly event started last month but runs every night through the end of the year.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
No injuries were reported, but according to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, traffic is being diverted off exit 228 and back onto I-70 to go around the crash.
At 8-0, their best start in almost 80 years, the CU Buffs appear to be flying high. The last time the Buffs played at Moby Arena, the winningest team in CU history lost.
Winter storm advisories and winter storm warnings are in effect until 11 p.m. Saturday, at which point, the mountains will see from 6 to 24 inches of fresh snow. Rabbit Ears Pass could top out closer to 30 inches of snow.
Denver's holiday drone show has returned and 600 drones are helping make it happen. The nightly event started last month but runs every night through the end of the year.
No injuries were reported, but according to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, traffic is being diverted off exit 228 and back onto I-70 to go around the crash.
Winter storm advisories and winter storm warnings are in effect until 11 p.m. Saturday, at which point, the mountains will see from 6 to 24 inches of fresh snow. Rabbit Ears Pass could top out closer to 30 inches of snow.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
In Aurora, a locally owned car wash says one more competitor could be the one that shuts it down.
CBS Colorado's Together for Colorado Toy Drive helps out kids at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Antonio Chavez, the director of the Broncos Boys and Girls Club, also grew up in one of the clubs as a child and benefited from the toy drive when his family was struggling. Now he's happy for the chance to help other families.
See when and where you can catch Denver's nightly holiday drone shows through the end of the year.
DJ Bret Saunders from KBCO described the excitement surrounding the release of the rock radio station’s annual CD and talked about some of the performers who are featured.
Mostly dry for the Denver metro area with mild temperatures
In Aurora, a locally owned car wash says one more competitor could be the one that shuts it down.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
At 8-0, their best start in almost 80 years, the CU Buffs appear to be flying high. The last time the Buffs played at Moby Arena, the winningest team in CU history lost.
The Cherry Creek Bruins are back in the state Colorado state 5A football championships, but for one student athlete, this weekend is about far more than the quest for another title.
Many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business during the CHSAA state football championships.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Friends, family and many others gathered to remember the life and legacy of former Colorado State Sen. Faith Winter on Friday at the Colorado State Capitol.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC is believed to be a Trump supporter and has been speaking with investigators, multiple sources told CBS News.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A program at University of Colorado Anschutz is connecting its health care students with seniors to help prepare them for future interactions with older generations.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business during the CHSAA state football championships.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
As the Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate winning seasons so far, local sports stores are ready with all the gear.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
A veteran Denver commercial real estate broker warned elected Denver officials in December of 2023 to scrap their plans to buy the Denver Post building for $88.5 million.
Colorado is now among the states under a microscope from the U.S. Department of Transportation, after several high-profile crashes involving drivers who couldn't understand road signs written in English.
Before the Broncos won in Week 11, the game at Empower Field at Mile High was preceded by a tense showdown between an air traffic controller and the pilot of a single-engine aircraft.
On Sept. 4, the body of Kathleen Mayo was found inside her first floor unit. Police say she was murdered.