Mike Johnston
Mike Johnston is the current mayor of Denver, Colorado, known for his progressive policies and focus on issues such as affordable housing, public safety, and education reform. Before becoming mayor, Johnston served as a state senator and was involved in various educational initiatives, including efforts to improve student outcomes and increase funding for public schools. As a sanctuary city mayor, he has been vocal about defending Denver's immigration policies amidst increasing federal scrutiny.
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The City of Denver forked over $250,000 for outside legal counsel earlier this year to prepare Mayor Mike Johnston for a congressional hearing.
Gov. Walz spent $430K in taxpayer money for legal prep ahead of GOP grilling
United States· 2025-07-10
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston previously vowed to station police officers to block ICE agents from carrying out deportations.
Convicted child rapist escapes ICE custody thanks to local activist group in ColoradoUnited States· 2025-06-21
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston celebrated the ruling and expressed gratitude for the court’s quick action.
Federal judge rules against Trump administration in lawsuit over federal grantsUnited States· 2025-06-08
The lawsuit in Colorado lists the defendants as Gov. Jared Polis, the state Legislature, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.
DOJ sues Colorado and Denver for alleged interference in immigration enforcementUnited States· 2025-05-05
Mayor Mike Johnston of Denver is also a defendant in the lawsuit regarding immigration enforcement.
Trump Administration Sues Colorado and Denver Over Immigration PoliciesUnited States· 2025-05-03
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston called Jeanette Vizguerra a mom of American citizens and an immigration reform advocate.
Illegal immigrant who was on TIME100 list in 2017 detained by ICEUnited States· 2025-03-22
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston criticized the detention of Jeanette Vizguerra, describing it as political persecution.
U.S. judge blocks Trump administration from deporting immigration activist
Canada· 2025-03-22
Mike Johnston, the Denver Mayor, denounced Vizguerra’s arrest.
Federal judge rules ‘abolish ICE’ activist and illegal cannot be deported for nowUnited States· 2025-03-21
Denver mayor Mike Johnston accused the Trump administration of carrying out persecution of political dissidents.
Jeanette Vizguerra: Mexican woman Jeanette Vizguerra who hid in church basement to escape deportation arrested by ICE
India· 2025-03-20Mike Johnston criticized the Trump administration for the detention of Jeanette Vizguerra.
Jeanette Vizguerra: detienen en EE.UU. a la inmigrante mexicana que se había convertido en símbolo de la lucha contra las políticas de Trump
Bolivia· 2025-03-20
Mike Johnston criticized the Trump administration for the detention of Vizguerra.
detienen en EEUU a la inmigrante mexicana que se había convertido en símbolo de la lucha contra las políticas de Trump
Uruguay· 2025-03-20Mike Johnston, the mayor of Denver, criticized the Trump administration for the arrest of Jeanette Vizguerra.
Jeanette Vizguerra | ¿Quién es la inmigrante indocumentada que se refugió en una iglesia de Denver y que fue detenida por el ICE para su deportación | Estados Unidos | Donald Trump | México | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-03-20
The Denver mayor, Mike Johnston, denounced Vizguerra’s arrest, comparing it to persecution of political dissidents.
Ice agents detain woman known for immigration advocacy in Colorado | US immigration
United Kingdom· 2025-03-20Mike Johnston publicly condemned the detention of Jeanette Vizguerra, comparing it to political persecution.
Detienen a la inmigrante Jeanette Vizguerra, símbolo de la lucha contra las políticas de Trump
Guatemala· 2025-03-20Denver Mayor Mike Johnston denounced Vizguerra's arrest, describing it as Soviet-style political persecution.
Jeannette Vizguerra: Undocumented mother of four and Time honoree latest high-profile figure of Trump’s immigration crackdownUnited States· 2025-03-19Mike Johnston is the Democratic Mayor of Denver who denounced Jeanette Vizguerra's arrest.
Jeanette Vizguerra, an undocumented mom once named to Time’s 100 Most Influential list, has been detained by ICE in ColoradoUnited States· 2025-03-18
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston was present during a House Committee hearing regarding sanctuary city policies.
Federal judge blocks Denver Public Schools from stopping ICE raids at schoolsUnited States· 2025-03-08
Democrat Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is being blamed for giving violent, illegal gangs and cartels a 'safe harbor' due to the city's 'weak immigration laws.'
Denver mayor blamed for making city illegal gang target over immigration lawsUnited States· 2025-03-06
Mayor Mike Johnston of Denver defended his city's policies regarding migrants during a congressional hearing.
G.O.P. Representatives and Democratic Mayors Spar Over Sanctuary CitiesUnited States· 2025-03-06Denver Mayor Mike Johnston was one of the mayors testifying during the hearing on sanctuary city policies.
Young father killed by illegal immigrant, highlights impact of sanctuary cities, says RepublicanUnited States· 2025-03-06
Mayor Mike Johnston of Denver is one of the mayors testifying at the hearing.
Democrat Rep. Stansbury goes on profane tirade during sanctuary city hearing: 'total bulls***'United States· 2025-03-06
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston also testified before the House Oversight Committee on immigration issues.
Chicago resident pushes back on ‘not fair’ sanctuary city policiesUnited States· 2025-03-06
Mike Johnston is the Mayor of Denver who discussed the city's approach to handling migrants.
‘Sanctuary cities’ hearing: Takeaways from the congressional grilling of mayors on immigrationUnited States· 2025-03-05
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has doubled down on the city’s sanctuary policies and has vowed to direct law enforcement to resist President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
‘Sanctuary’ city mayor confronted after a gang member assaulted federal officersUnited States· 2025-03-05
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is set to defend his city's sanctuary status before Congress.
Chicago alderman says Mayor Brandon Johnson can't defend city's policiesUnited States· 2025-03-05
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is also expected to testify at the congressional hearing.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has 'upper hand' over sanctuary mayors: Blue Lives Matter founderUnited States· 2025-03-05
I’d ask Denver Mayor Mike Johnston what he calls the situation two years after then-mayor Mike Hancock said the city had an 'emergency' with only 400 illegal aliens from the border.
Sanctuary city mayors to appear before House Committee. Here are 4 big questionsUnited States· 2025-03-05
Mike Johnston is the Mayor of Denver who is also involved in the sanctuary city debate.
Four sanctuary city mayors prep to avoid ‘embarrassing’ congressional testimonyUnited States· 2025-03-03
