Congressman Seeks Investigation of Violent Anti-ICE Protest
Crank said assaults on journalists and counterprotesters during student walkouts warrant a federal review of whether protesters blocked others' constitutional rights.
- On Tuesday, U.S. House Rep. Jeff Crank requested a Department of Justice Civil Rights Division investigation into Colorado anti-ICE protests, citing violence and civil rights violations in his letter to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon.
- Following violence at a Sept. 4 demonstration at Alma-Lincoln Park in Denver, the Colorado Youth Coalition rallied over 150 schools to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, resulting in five reported assaults.
- Crank, representing the 5th Congressional District, labeled activist groups a 'real threat to law and order' and cited 'assaults on journalists and counter protesters' as evidence justifying the federal investigation.
- Sarah Parker, national coordinator for activist organization 50501, dismissed Crank's characterization as 'disingenuous,' while Denver Public Schools communications director Scott Pribble said the district honors protest rights while maintaining 'uninterrupted class time remains the key.'
- Nate Marsh, a Republican candidate for the 43rd House District, argued schools should protect students' constitutional rights while maintaining a focused educational environment, cautioning against encouraging students to adopt particular political ideologies.
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Congressman seeks investigation of violent anti-ICE protest - Regional Media News
(The Center Square) - Students across Colorado recently participated in protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but according to a Colorado congressman, one demonstration got violent - to the point he's seeking a federal investigation. Five assaults were reported when a large crowd protested [...]
Congressman seeks investigation of violent anti-ICE protest - The Daily Bo Snerdley
(The Center Square) – Students across Colorado recently participated in protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but according to a Colorado congressman, one demonstration got violent – to the point he’s seeking a federal investigation. Five assaults were reported when a large crowd protested Sept. 4 at La Alma-Lincoln Park in Denver, police told The Center Square. The Denver Police Department said suspects have been intervie…
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Congressman seeks investigation of violent anti-ICE protest
(The Center Square) - Students across Colorado recently participated in protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but according to a Colorado congressman, one demonstration got violent – to the point he's seeking a federal investigation.
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