habeas corpus
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Federal judge skeptical of government’s assurances that alleged ‘alien enemies’ will receive process
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A federal judge on Monday signaled she is not fully prepared to take the government at its word that it would provide appropriate procedures for non-citizens to contest their removals under an 18th Century “alien enemies” law and instead said the government’s recent actions suggested due process would not actually happen. U.S. District Court Judge…
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Federal judge temporarily prohibits removal of ‘alien enemies’ as detainees challenge Trump proclamation
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A federal judge on Monday clarified that she is temporarily halting the government from removing all Venezuelan nationals from Colorado pursuant to a presidential proclamation invoking an 18th Century law against “alien enemies.” U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney, a Joe Biden appointee, prohibited the removal of those who would be covered by a…
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Federal judge to hold hearing on detention of immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra
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A federal judge on Wednesday scheduled a hearing for next week on the petition filed by prominent Denver immigration advocate Jeanette Vizguerra, who authorities took into custody this week. Vizguerra is a citizen of Mexico who gained attention during the first Trump administration for speaking out about immigration reform and seeking sanctuary from deportation in multiple Denver churches.…
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Colorado justices skeptical of animal rights group’s attempt to free Cheyenne Mountain Zoo elephants
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An animal rights group faced a critical reception from the Colorado Supreme Court on Thursday, with the justices doubting they could recognize the legal rights of five elephants in Colorado Springs without also opening the floodgates for widespread attempts to release numerous species from captivity. “Half the people in this room have dogs or cats…
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Federal judge finds constitutional violation in Aurora ‘Labor Day Massacre’ murder trial
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A federal judge last week agreed a man convicted more than 20 years ago for a series of Aurora murders known as the “Labor Day Massacre” had his constitutional rights violated when prosecutors played for jurors unreliable statements from a second homicide suspect. U.S. District Court Judge Nina Y. Wang made the unusual finding that…
