Colorado: Gov. Polis Releases Statement on Shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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DENVER ~ In response to the recent shooting in Minneapolis, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has released a statement expressing his condolences and calling for a thorough investigation into the incident. The governor emphasized the need for accountability for those responsible and involved in the fatal shooting.

Governor Polis also addressed the ongoing protests and demonstrations across the country, stating that Colorado stands with those peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights. He condemned the violence and intimidation being experienced by Americans at the hands of their own government, calling it unacceptable and demanding that it come to an end.

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The governor's remarks echo his previous statements on immigration policies, as he highlighted in his state of the state address that a majority of individuals held in immigration detention centers have no criminal history. He expressed concern over a culture of fear and chaos that is causing families to fear going to work or sending their children to school. Governor Polis urged for a change in approach and tactics from ICE, stating that Americans are not blind to the dangers they pose.

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