Dylan’s view’s on

IMMIGRATION

🌎 Aurora’s Strength Lies in Its Immigrant Communities

CO-6 is one of America’s most diverse districts:

  • 20% of residents are foreign-born, representing 130+ languages and cultures 14.

  • Venezuelan, Ethiopian, Burmese, and Mexican communities have revitalized local economies, starting businesses at twice the rate of U.S.-born residents 114.

  • Immigrants contribute $546M+ annually to the Denver metro economy through taxes, entrepreneurship, and labor 10.

The TdA narrative is a distraction from real problems:

  • Only 10 confirmed TdA members operated in Aurora – a fraction of the immigrant population 12.

  • Slumlords like CBZ Management caused the housing crisis:

    • Apartments at 1568 Nome Street were condemned for rodents, mold, no heat/water – issues documented since 2019 (pre-dating migrant arrivals) 25.

    • CBZ ignored code violations while charging $1,600/month for uninhabitable units 5.

  • Crime dropped 15.2% in Aurora (2023-2024) despite anti-immigrant fearmongering 113.

🔥 Countering Myths with Facts

❌ Myth 1: "Immigrants bring gangs and violence!"

  • Reality:

    • 98% of asylum seekers attend court hearings when provided legal support 10.

    • TdA’s influence was isolated to neglected buildings – not a citywide takeover 213.

    • Police confirmed: Venezuelan immigrants are primary victims of TdA extortion 13.

  • Solution: Target slumlords and actual criminals, not entire communities.

❌ Myth 2: "Open borders overwhelm resources!"

  • Reality:

    • Orderly systems exist: Even with open borders, background checks, health screenings, and work permits would process entries lawfully 10.

    • Most immigrants enter legally: Over 42,000 Venezuelans arrived in Denver via lawful pathways (e.g., parole programs) in 2023 alone 15.

  • Solution:

    • 100x more immigration judges to clear backlogs.

    • Community sponsorship programs (like Canada’s model) to support integration.

❌ Myth 3: "Immigrants drain taxpayer dollars!"

  • Reality:

    • Immigrants in Colorado pay $546M+ more in taxes than they use in services 10.

    • 33% of immigrant professionals are underemployed due to credential barriers – wasting talent in healthcare, education, and trades 114.

  • Solution: Expedite work permits and recognize foreign credentials to fill labor gaps.

⚖️ Jason Crow’s Failures & A Better Path Forward

Crow’s hypocrisy hurts immigrants:

  • Took $327k from AIPAC/pro-Israel PACs while supporting policies that destabilized Venezuela 10.

  • Voted for $3.4B in ICE funding – leading to 300% surge in CO-6 raids that traumatized families 613.

  • Ignored slumlords like CBZ while blaming immigrants for housing crises 515.

Our vision: Open borders with justice:

  1. Abolish ICE – Replace with a humane agency focused on case management, not raids.

  2. Prosecute predatory landlords – Fund affordable housing inspections and rent control.

  3. Pathways to prosperity:

    • $25 minimum wage for all workers, regardless of status.

    • Free multilingual credential-recognition programs for foreign-trained professionals.

  4. Address root causes: End sanctions/trade policies that destabilize Latin America 6.