The Justice Department sued Denver and city officials to block an ordinance barring law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from wearing face coverings and requiring visible identification, arguing it intrudes on federal authority under the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and could endanger officers. Denver says the rule promotes transparency and accountability and plans to defend it in court.

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Michael Johnston· Reporting · 1 source · Mar 21, 2025Story

Sanctuary Mayor Used Encryption App To Discuss Migrant Crisis With Staff

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston used an encryption app to discuss the city’s illegal migrant crisis with numerous staff members as President Donald Trump returned to the White House, a scheme that allowed them to avoid…

Reporting· Mar 21, 2025

Michael Johnston· Reporting · 1 source · Mar 5, 2025Story

Byron Donalds Tears Into Dem Mayors Who Appear Not To Know ‘How Much’ Their Cities Spent On Illegal Immigration

Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds rebuked Democratic mayors on Wednesday for seeming to be unaware of the specific amount of funds their cities have allocated toward illegal immigration. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston …

Reporting· Mar 5, 2025

Michael Johnston· Reporting · 1 source · Nov 26, 2024Story

Paul, Homan Declare Denver Mayor Could Be ‘Removed From Office’ or Jailed If He Blocks Trump’s Mass Deportations

If Denver Mayor Mike Johnston wanted a fight, his wish was granted. Both Tom Homan, Trump’s “border czar,” and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) took Johnston to task after he said he was against President-elect Donald Trump’s plan…

Reporting· Nov 26, 2024

Michael Johnston· Reporting · 1 source · Nov 26, 2024Story

Tom Homan Suggests Denver Mayor Could ‘Go To Jail’ For Obstructing Deportation

Former Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan said Monday night that Democratic Mayor Mike Johnston of Denver could “go to jail” if he insisted on obstructing efforts to deport illegal…

Reporting· Nov 26, 2024

Michael Johnston· Reporting · 1 source · Nov 25, 2024Story

Rand Paul Argues Denver Mayor Could Be ‘Removed From Office’ If He Blocks Trump’s Mass Deportations

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) didn’t like it when Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said he was against President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport illegal migrants — so much so he said the Democratic mayor could be removed from…

Reporting· Nov 25, 2024

Michael Johnston· Reporting · 1 source · Nov 22, 2024Story

Denver Mayor Predicts ‘Tiananmen Square Moment’ Over Trump’s Proposed Immigration Policies

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston (D) is ready to stand up for immigration in his sanctuary city regardless of what policies President-elect Donald Trump implements. Johnston, a Democrat, harkened the memory of China’s…

Reporting· Nov 22, 2024

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Michael Christopher Johnston es un educador y político estadounidense que se desempeña como el 46.º y actual alcalde de Denver, Colorado. Miembro del Partido Demócrata, ganó la elección a alcalde de Denver de 2023. derrotó a Kelly Brough en la segunda vuelta electoral del 6 de junio.

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Occupation: politician, teacher, consultant
Position held: member of the State Senate of Colorado, Mayor of Denver, Colorado
Citizenship: United States
Born: November 17, 1974
Website: https://mikejohnstonformayor.com/

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