ICE says it will not pursue Cuban immigrant pardoned by Hickenlooper
AURORA – Federal immigration officials say they will not pursue a Cuban immigrant who was mistakenly released early from prison, sent back and then released again.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released a statement Monday night saying the agency will abide by an immigration judge’s decision to terminate the deportation proceedings involving Rene Lima-Marin.
He was released from an immigration detention facility in suburban Denver on Monday after the federal government lost its immigration board appeal to keep deportation proceedings going against him.
Lima-Marin, who was convicted of armed robbery in 2000, started a family after he was mistakenly paroled in 2008. He returned to prison after authorities discovered their mistake six years later.
Last year a judge ordered him released, but he was then arrested by immigration officials.
Primary rival sues to prevent Democrat Eileen Laubacher from going through assembly in Colorado’s 4th CD
Ernest Luning
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Updated 2 hours ago
Democratic congressional candidate Trish Calvarese on Monday asked a judge to prevent one of her primary rivals, Eileen Laubacher, from participating in the caucus and assembly process to seek the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s...
Colorado lawmakers tackle legislation on sexual assault
Jenny Deam
jenny-deam@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 5 hours ago
A panel of Colorado lawmakers on Monday unanimously approved a bill that supporters say will offer protections and support to victims of domestic violence, stalking, sex trafficking and sexual assault, including mandatory training for law enforcement on trauma. The measure,...
Denver adopts face mask ban for law enforcement
Deborah Grigsby
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Updated 2 hours ago
Members of the Denver City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that prohibits law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from wearing a mask or face covering while interrogating, detaining, or arresting an individual within Denver, including in city-owned buildings....
More than 20 Colorado counties receive grants to improve land record-keeping systems
Maren Prince
maren.prince@denvergazette.com
Updated 1 hour ago
More than 20 Colorado counties received $2.5 million to improve their land record-keeping systems, according to a Monday news release. The State’s Electronic Recording Technology Board awarded 22 counties with grants ranging from $5,000 to $350,000, according to the release....
Denver among top 5 finalist cities for 2028 DNC
Deborah Grigsby
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Updated 2 hours ago
Denver is among the five cities that could host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, the Democratic National Committee announced Monday. Along with Denver, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston and Chicago have advanced in the application process to host the next DNC, which...
Colorado bill would require employers to grant legislative leave to state lawmakers
Marissa Ventrelli
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Updated 57 minutes ago
When she was elected to the legislature in 2022, Sen. Janice Marchman was hopeful she could bring real-world experience to the state’s education policy. Marchman, a Loveland Democrat, was the only actively-working teacher in the General Assembly for the past...
Colorado Supreme Court clarifies restraining order violations can always support burglary charge
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 19 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court’s majority ruled on Monday that a violation of a restraining order can also serve as a basis for finding a defendant guilty of burglary. Under state law, a person commits second-degree burglary by unlawfully entering or...
Big week ahead for major legislation to address housing affordability woes
Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner
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Updated 21 hours ago
The Senate is pushing ahead with a bipartisan bill to improve housing affordability, teeing up a critical week for housing on Capitol Hill and raising major questions about what provisions will be included. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) filed cloture on legislation from the...
Macron goes nuclear with increases to French warhead arsenal
Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner
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Updated 21 hours ago
French President Emmanuel Macron is channeling the atomic spirit of his predecessor Charles de Gaulle with orders for the French military to “increase the number of nuclear warheads” in the nation’s arsenal. Macron announced the seismic shift in France’s defensive...
Who has been killed so far during US-Israel mission in Iran?
David Zimmermann and Keely Bastow, Washington Examiner
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Updated 21 hours ago
There have been numerous casualties on all sides since the joint U.S.-Israel strikes against Iran commenced over the weekend, with more lives expected to be lost as the campaign continues. The Islamic regime’s leadership is currently bearing the brunt of...
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