Colorado nonprofit's legal aid to immigrants halted by Trump administration stop-work order
Jan 28, 2025·Location: Denver, CO

The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network received a stop-work order from the Trump administration after its federal funding was paused, affecting programs that provide legal orientation and rights information to migrants in immigration proceedings. The Colorado-based nonprofit, which receives approximately 25% of its funding from the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, argues the federally-funded programs benefit taxpayers by helping people navigate the immigration court system more efficiently. RMIAN has received federal support for about 20 years under multiple administrations and contends that investment in legal orientation reduces costs associated with detention and prolonged court proceedings.
Sources
- Colorado nonprofit Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network receives stop-work order from Trump Administration
- Colorado nonprofit offering immigrant legal aid ordered to stop work by feds
coloradosun.com·Jan 28, 2025·archived copy
- Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocates Ordered to Stop Work by Trump Policy
westword.com·Jan 29, 2025·archived copy
- Stop Work Order Ends Access to Critical Legal Access Programs — RMIAN
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