Colorado Immigration Policies: 2023 Convening
Immigrants Power Colorado’s Economy
Immigrants are an essential workforce for industries across Colorado’s economy. However, immigrants face a variety of barriers that impede economic mobility and prosperity.
Immigrants make up 10% of Colorado’s population and drive over 10% of our state’s economic output. Immigrants are essential to our communities and local economies. Thirteen percent of physicians in Colorado are immigrants, and 28% of construction workers in Colorado are immigrants. Immigrants play a crucial role in not only building homes and providing healthcare, but are also integral to Colorado’s service and transportation economies.
This infographic begins to illustrate immigrants’ impacts on our communities.
Timeline of Resistance and Community Movements
In Colorado, we have witnessed a dynamic history of triumphs and challenges in immigration policies. Despite its conservative roots and a surge in anti-immigration sentiment fueled by local politics, our state has significantly changed laws and procedures to make Colorado a safer and more inclusive place.
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of community members, advocacy leaders, political figures, and research organizations, Colorado is now leading the way in creating a welcoming environment for our immigrant community to thrive.
This timeline highlights critical milestones that have revolutionized how Colorado immigrants are welcomed and integrated into our communities. We hope this tool showcases the remarkable progress achieved and inspires the implementation of more inclusive policies in the years to come.
