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Federal judge hears testimony, arguments over whether to order ICE to follow warrantless arrest law
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A federal judge heard testimony on Thursday from multiple noncitizens who were arrested by immigration officers in Colorado this year, and arguments from their attorneys that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is violating the legal standard for conducting warrantless arrests. The ACLU of Colorado and other law firms have asked U.S. District Court Senior Judge…
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Colorado lawmakers sign off on $10 million for food assistance as SNAP benefits are poised to run out
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A panel of Colorado legislators on Thursday approved a $10 million cash infusion into food assistance for residents who are expected to lose food stamp benefits starting on Saturday amid the federal government shutdown. But state policymakers and budget staffers said they fear that the plan is riddled with “holes,” describing it as akin to…
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Attorney General files lawsuit to block Space Command move
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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Wednesday he is seeking a court order to block Space Command from moving to Alabama from Colorado Springs. The decision to pursue legal action, arguing that President Donald Trump’s decision is unconstitutional, concerned the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC and Colorado Springs Republican Congressman Jeff Crank, while the state’s…
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‘It’s in the judge’s hands’: Ruling on Lamborn’s political fate expected soon
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A federal judge in Denver said Monday he plans to issue a ruling “soon” on a lawsuit filed by U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn in an attempt to get his name on the Republican primary ballot. U.S. District Court Judge Philip Brimmer listened to several hours of testimony and arguments Monday morning as an attorney representing…
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SPONSORED CONTENT: Colorado leads the nation in balancing responsible energy development with environmental protections
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Colorado has the strongest oil and natural gas regulations in the nation, striking a critical balance between protecting the state’s environment and promoting responsible energy development. “All Coloradans deserve a healthy economy and a healthy environment, and we’re working to ensure that Colorado continues to have both,” said Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, after the state…
