🔎 How much is Denver coordinating with ICE?

🔎 “Who Is Abraham Gonzalez?”

When Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) asked Mayor Mike Johnston that question at the sanctuary cities hearing last week, we honestly had the same question. So who is Abraham Gonzalez? And what does his story say about how much Denver is — or isn’t — collaborating with federal immigration enforcement? We break it down on today’s City Cast Denver podcast.

• Plus: There’s a new private security force patrolling the streets around Coors Field. Who’s paying their salaries? 👇 [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🧑‍⚖️ SCOTUS to Review Colorado Conversion Therapy Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether the state’s ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy for children violates the free speech rights of counselors. The Colorado Springs case already went before an appellate court in Denver, where the ban was upheld last September. [AP via CO Sun]

✅ Jeffco Quashes ‘Random Genital Inspection’ Rumors

Jefferson County residents have been reporting flyers that look to be issued by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in local park restrooms warning of “random genital inspections.” “Although the insinuation is absolutely absurd,” the department shared on social media, “it is important to clarify that our agency would never be involved in anything of this sort.” [Denver Post 🔒]

• Related: Here are some tips on how to spot a scam.