
Boulder firebombing suspect pleads not guilty to state charges
Mohamed Sabry Soliman faces more than 180 state charges for first-degree murder, attempted murder and using explosive devices. He also faces federal hate crimes charges.

Durango family was detained without a warrant — lawyers say it’s another example of ICE not following the law
In a separate civil case, an ICE supervisor said he understands that the detainment was a “collateral arrest.”

Federal judge hears arguments that Colorado ICE agents are illegally detaining people
Plaintiffs’ lawyers argued that Colorado-based immigration agents do not first assess the likelihood of fleeing, which is required by federal law.

Federal judge to hear lawsuit on ICE carrying out “warrantless” arrests in Colorado
At issue, the ACLU and other attorneys argue, is that under federal law immigration agents are not granted unfettered authority to make warrantless arrests.

Gov. Polis claps back on ICE’s actions in Durango
ICE says “extreme protesters” often misrepresent its mission.

Listen: Where does $20 million come from? Massive jury award will test George Floyd-era police reform law in higher courts
The law attempts to hold cities and officers accountable for egregious mistakes on the job — and lawyers are trying to outsmart it.

Durango protests grow violent as a local family is detained, then separated by ICE
The scuffle between Durango locals and federal immigration officials started on Monday when city officials say ICE officers picked up a father and his two children as they were going to school.

Interim US Attorney for the District of Colorado permanently appointed job amid shutdown
Peter McNeilly, a prosecutor at the Colorado U.S. Attorney’s Office since 2014, was appointed as an interim by AG Pam Bondi in June.

Claims of huge rise in assaults against ICE drive responses, but aren’t seen in available data
Despite repeated requests from CPR News for data to support the assault claims — ICE and Homeland Security have produced nothing but a handful of anecdotes.


How do you legally immigrate to the United States?
Immigration in America is as currently high profile as it is confounding. And one CPR listener asked the newsroom via Colorado Wonders to help break down the legal immigration process as it stands now.

Female inmates file class action lawsuit against the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office over strip searches
One former inmate said she felt violated and uncomfortable when she found out about the criminal charges .


Professional musician released on bond from ICE detention
The posting of bond changes nothing about his immigration case. John Shin still faces removal proceedings and possible deportation.

House Republicans demand health care and Medicaid data from Colorado
Specifically, they’re demanding lists and information about costs associated with operations and medical procedures done on people unauthorized to be in the country.

Professional Korean musician and family fight his immigration case in Aurora
Utah musician John Shin received a call from immigration authorities who said on the phone that they were from Fort Carson. When he arrived to meet with them, ICE agents took him into custody.

Gov. Polis, AG Weiser, Denver mayor all clap back against Trump’s immigration lawsuit
Colorado is among a handful of states the administration has sued for its so-called sanctuary policies.

Human remains found on private property in remote area of Southern Colorado
Costilla County has a murder rate that ranks among the highest in the state.

