Scope: Federal (Colorado)
Branch: Executive
Severity: Green
Date occurred: January 1, 2026
Phase: 2026
Colorado's SB26-005, which would have created a state-level cause of action allowing individuals to sue anyone who violates their constitutional rights during civil immigration enforcement, passed the state legislature but was vetoed by Colorado's governor.
Constitutional basis: Governor exercising the state constitution's gubernatorial veto power over legislative action
Sources
- American Immigration Council