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Denver, CO. SWEEPS Update 3/22-3/26

This week we saw 3 Traumatic Displacement SWEEPS in the city of Denver. Tuesday at 500 Quivas where approximately 50 people were forced to move to nowhere. This camp was tucked out of the way. They were being supported by mutual…

Denver, SWEEPS this week 3/17+ 3/18

The city continues to SWEEP encampments AGAINST CDC guidelines during a PANDEMIC! They have not learned that sweeping people does not work! DOTI has planned SWEEPS THIS WEEK on Wednesday and Thursday for 21st and California and California and Welton Street and Park Avenue. The SWEEPS will begin each day…

Denver, CO. 3 SWEEPS THIS WEEK!! 3/10, 3/11, 3/12

The city continues to SWEEP encampments AGAINST CDC guidelines during a PANDEMIC! They have not learned that sweeping people does not work! DOTI has planned THREE SWEEPS THIS WEEK! Tuesday 3/10 at 16th and Lafayette, Wednesday 3/11 at 5th Ave.…

Denver, SWEEPS update 2/27/21

Despite Oregon legislature’s emphasis on “police accountability” this session, the Judiciary Committee refused to address discriminatory policing in public space. The day before it was scheduled to be heard, Chair Janelle Bynum pulled the Right to Rest Act (HB 2367)…

Denver, SWEEPS update 2/24/21

This morning, DPD, DOTI, DDPHE, The Mayor’s office, and EHS were at 27th and Marion traumatically displacing residents during a SWEEP. Approximately 20 people were forced to leave. While volunteers and advocates were busy helping folks move, State Troopers descended…

Denver, Press Release: Denver Defendants file Motion

Press Release: Denver Defendants file Motion to clarify the court’s rules governing the recording of remote hearings. Today, February 23, 2021, Denver defendants filed a motion to clarify rules regarding the recording of remote hearings. Denver defendants motion states that…

Denver, SWEEPS THIS WEEK: 2/24, 2/25/ 2/26

The city continues to SWEEP encampments AGAINST CDC guidelines during a PANDEMIC! They have not learned that sweeping people does not work! DOTI has planned THREE SWEEPS THIS WEEK! Wednesday 2/24 at 27th and Marion, Thursday 2/25 at Colfax and Washington, and Friday 2/26 at 10th and Cherokee/Bannock.The SWEEPS will…

Denver, SWEEPS Update this week

Approximately 25 people were forcibly and traumatically swept from their homes during the bitter cold. On Wednesday morning at 13th and Pearl, one resident had his tent cut open by city employees, who in the process of throwing away his home, discovered…

Denver, SWEEPS THIS WEEK 2/17/21 and 2/18/21

The city continues to SWEEP encampments AGAINST CDC guidelines during a PANDEMIC! They have not learned that sweeping people does not work! DOTI has planned a SWEEP for February 17th at 13th and Pearl st and on February 18th at 18th and Emerson. The SWEEP will…

Denver, CO. PRESS RELEASE: Judge Martinez Rules on Preliminary Injunction

Press Release: Judge Martinez Rules on Preliminary Injunction: On December 15th and 16th, 2020, and on January 11, 2012 Federal District 10 Judge Martinez heard our case against the City of Denver and the State of Colorado for violating…