Immigration Policy in Boulder, CO (2026)

2 verified immigration policy rules for Boulder, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Sanctuary Policy Preemption

Boulder is informally a sanctuary or welcoming city. The Colorado Trust Act partially limits local cooperation with federal immigration detainers. Boulder Police follow city policy not to enforce civil immigration status.

Boulder Welcoming City Plus Colorado Trust Act

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

E-Verify Mandates

Boulder does not require private employers to use E-Verify. Colorado dropped the state's earlier verification affirmation in 2016. Federal contractors must still use E-Verify, but local Boulder employers face no mandate.

No Boulder E-Verify Mandate For Private Employers

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Looking for Boulder County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Boulder city rules.

Immigration Policy in Boulder County →