Legislators should consider supporting the I Drive Colorado campaign because of the significant public health benefits of providing Colorado’s immigrants with a standard form of identification and the ability to drive legally.
Policy & Advocacy Publications
We provide Colorado's leaders with well-informed data and perspectives to help them make good decisions for our state. Read through our policy and advocacy publications to learn more about what we've been working on.
DACA: A Pro-Health Policy
In the almost six years of its existence, DACA has had a significant positive impact on the health of both our immigrant communities and overall public health. There is a strong connection between DACA policy and immigrant health and safety, access to health coverage and care, and our health care workforce.
Immigration Policy Is Health Policy
As the Trump administration continues to intensify its efforts to curb immigration, Colorado legislators, public health agencies, and health care and advocacy organizations should consider immigration policy as health policy, and show leadership on these issues.
Demographics of Colorado’s Immigrants
Before examining potential options for extending greater health care coverage and/or access to immigrants of varying immigration status in Colorado, we must understand the demographics and insurance status of these populations.
Statement: Federal Immigration Policy Changes
The Trump administration’s impulsive and irresponsible approach to reducing immigration is both dangerous and ineffective.