Boulder County Commissioners Sign Letter In Support Of Refugees

BOULDER COUNTY, CO — Boulder County, like many other counties, towns, and cities around the country, has notified Secretary of State Michael Pompeo of the county's intent to continue with refugee resettlement in the community. Many cities and counties in Colorado are also passing resolutions for resettlement.

Boulder County has a long history of receiving refugees who are in the country as part of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, which resettles refugees in the homes of participating families and provides them with various levels of support.

On Sept. 26, President Donald Trump issued the Executive Order on Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee Resettlement, which requires that states and local governments provide written consent authorizing the continued resettlement of refugees into their communities.

Before the Trump administration's order was issued, the admissions program did not require the consent of local governments to continue.

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Under the new federal law, a resettlement agency that operates in Colorado contacted the county, provided information about the executive order, and requested written consent for resettlement of refugees here.

Read the full copy of the commissioners' letter here.