White House
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Day of Remembrance of Japanese American Incarceration: “On this day (February 19th) in 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forcible incarceration of over 120,000 Americans of Japanese descent – half of whom were children. It was shameful. Families were separated. Communities were torn apart. People were stripped of their dignity. And the unconstitutional and unconscionable policy was even upheld by the Supreme Court.”
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis released a statement on the death of Alexei Navalny. “Despite being poisoned and imprisoned on trumped-up charges, Alexei Navalny remained a staunch advocate for truth in a time when Putin’s war, violence, and political suppression threaten not just the wellbeing of ordinary Russians but our global security. Putin is no friend to America or peace, and now more than ever we must continue to support allies like Ukraine and fight against brutal dictatorships that jeopardize freedom and democracy at home and abroad,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
Denver Mayor
Mayor Mike Johnston announced the nomination of Sarah Plastino as Newcomer Program Director for the Department of Denver Human Services. In this role, Plastino will prioritize Denver’s short- and long-term response to new arrivals from the U.S. southern border and their successful integration to ensure equitable access to opportunities and programs across our city. “As our city continues to find solutions to a humanitarian crisis, Sarah’s leadership will guide a proactive approach to sup- port new arrivals with the resources they need to succeed,” said Mayor Mike Johnston.
