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Colorado reversed a requirement for attorneys to certify non-cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, a GOP says dismantles an anti-ICE pledge
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Colorado reversed a requirement for attorneys to certify non-cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, a GOP says dismantles an anti-ICE pledge

The change ends a controversial Colorado court-related attorney certification, according to Fox News, after Republicans warned the state was moving toward a broader sanctuary approach.

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Colorado has reversed a controversial court-related requirement that attorneys certify they would not share court information with federal immigration enforcement agencies, ending what supporters described as an anti-ICE pledge, Fox News reported on June 16, 2026.

Under the reversed requirement, attorneys in Colorado were asked to make the certification as part of their participation in court proceedings. Fox News described the pledge as “anti-ICE” and said the state later dropped the requirement.

Republican lawmakers and officials criticized the policy shift. In reporting on the reversal, Fox News said GOP leaders warned it could contribute to what they characterized as a new sanctuary posture.

The matter has drawn attention because it involves the relationship between state court processes and federal enforcement efforts, raising questions about what information state systems may provide and what attorneys are required to attest under state rules.

Colorado’s decision to end the certification requirement changes the compliance obligations for attorneys appearing in the affected courts, according to Fox News. It also alters how federal immigration enforcement could seek information through normal channels tied to court operations.

No court order, statute, or detailed text of the Colorado rule change was included in the available reporting, and further documentation will be needed to confirm the exact procedural mechanism, effective date, and the specific language that was revised or withdrawn.

Why It Matters

  • The reversal changes attorney compliance duties in Colorado court proceedings involving federal immigration enforcement concerns.
  • It affects the practical interface between state court operations and federal immigration enforcement information requests that rely on legal process.
  • Because the reporting does not include the official rule text or order, questions remain about the exact scope of what information was previously addressed and what now applies.
  • The case also underscores the ongoing legal and federalism debate over how state systems structure participation rules for attorneys while federal enforcement operates under separate authority.

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Key Facts

  • Fox News reported on June 16, 2026, that Colorado reversed a requirement for attorneys to certify they would not share court information with federal immigration enforcement agencies.
  • The change ended what Fox News characterized as an “anti-ICE” pledge tied to court-related attorney obligations.
  • Fox News reported that Republican lawmakers and officials criticized the broader sanctuary implications and warned about a potential new sanctuary approach.
  • The available reporting does not include the underlying Colorado rule text, the precise legal mechanism used to reverse it, or an official filing identifying the effective date.