City Council’s Unanimous Vote Sparks Outrage Amid Rising Crime and Deportation Tensions
The city of Denver has sparked controversy by shutting down a car theft tracking system, allegedly to prevent its use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportations, according to a Breitbart report from June 25, 2025.
The Denver City Council unanimously voted in May to terminate a $666,000 contract with Flock, a company operating license plate recognition cameras at 70 intersections.
The system, active for a year, aided in recovering 170 stolen vehicles and 300 arrests. Critics, including mayoral candidate Robert Treta, have decried the move, linking it to rising crime rates, vehicle thefts rose 17% in 2025, per preliminary police data.
The decision coincides with intensified ICE deportation efforts under the Trump administration, targeting 1 million illegal aliens, as reported by The Denver Post on June 19.
Protests erupted on June 14, reflecting deep community divisions over immigration policy.
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