STATEMENT FROM MAYOR JOHN LAESCH ON ICE AND PROTESTS IN AURORA

Following yesterday's ICE sightings in our community, the City of Aurora and Mayor John Laesch reaffirm its commitment to supporting Aurora's strong and diverse Hispanic population.

Mayor Laesch marched with community members last night from downtown Aurora to the site of one of the ICE detentions to show his support for those whose lives have tragically been affected by these raids.

"As your Mayor, I am here for you, and I want you know that you are not alone," Mayor Laesch said. "The Mayor’s Office is actively working with elected officials at the local, state, and federal level to put together citizen-led patrols that bring awareness to ICE activity, plus coordinating conversations with the families of residents who are detained."

Laesch also stated, in part, that "I will never stop working to protect each and every one of our residents. We have your back, and we are here to both denounce and fight against any form of fascism, militarization, and hate."

Read Mayor Laesch's full statement below.