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Allison Sherry

@allisonsherry.bsky.social
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Justice/Immigration reporter at Colorado Public Radio and sometimes National Public Radio. Always trying to hold people accountable. Also, mama bear.

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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
State asks judge to temporarily halt the construction of new immigration detention facility www.cpr.org/2026/09/29/h...
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State AG asks federal judge to halt remodeling of planned immigration detention facility
The state hopes to slow or stop the conversion of a former private prison into a new immigrant detention facility.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My latest: www.cpr.org/2026/09/24/j...
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Judge orders Colorado man from Honduras who was deported to Africa back to the state
Immigrant had been in United States for about 10 years and had been granted protection under "Convention Against Torture."
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Scooplet: The US Postal Service is dispatching armed and unarmed private security guards to the state's largest sorting facility ahead of more than 4 million mail ballots going out in a couple of weeks. www.cpr.org/2026/09/18/u...
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USPS sends private guards to watch Colorado’s largest postal sorting facility ahead of mail ballots going out
The postal service says the security is there to secure the mail and make sure employees are safe but union representatives say it is unnecessary.
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Ryan (Ry) Warner @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The head of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce doesn’t much like one-party rule, Democratic Socialism, or removing parking downtown to make way for bike lanes. J.J. Ament sees only limited opportunity for residential conversions of office buildings. Demolitions coming, he believes. Read/listen:
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‘Poor choices’ have made Colorado less desirable, says Denver Metro Chamber CEO
After his Chamber’s annual meeting, J.J. Ament discussed Metro Denver’s business environment with Colorado Matters.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Former state scientist sentenced to prison for falsifying DNA samples in hundreds of cases
The analyst said she was sorry, but she was unable to explain why she altered test results throwing cases into doubt.
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Ryan (Ry) Warner @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
EXCLUSIVE: Sec't Griswold’s GOP opponent among the victims of secretary of state data breach Michael Allen tells @allisonsherry.bsky.social that Jena Griswold called him and alerted him that he was a victim and that his profile was accessed twice, but he is unclear where those pings came from.
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Griswold's GOP opponent among the victims of secretary of state data breach
Michael Allen says he got a phone call from Jena Griswold alerting him to the exposure of his voter information GOP candidate for attorney general Michael Allen is among those whose voter information ...
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
NEW: excloo --- www.cpr.org/2026/08/31/c...
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Griswold's GOP opponent among the victims of secretary of state data breach
Michael Allen says he got a phone call from Jena Griswold alerting him to the exposure of his voter information GOP candidate for attorney general Michael Allen is among those whose voter information ...
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Lawyers say ICE agents in Colorado have routinely been using excessive force all summer. www.cpr.org/2026/08/27/i...
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is under federal scrutiny for its use of psychological screening services that could violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. And it could be just the first of many agencies to face scrutiny of their hiring practices. www.cpr.org/2026/08/05/a...
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Arapahoe sheriff's office facing federal hiring probe over use of company to screen applicants
The Arapahoe Sheriff's Department contracts with an Illinois company to evaluate the fitness of job applicants.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Hello from my 30 year high school class reunion in Grand Junction -- my home town is inarguably stunningly beautiful. And I feel like they should be using less Colorado River water right now on their lawns.
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Stephanie Wolf @stephrwolf.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
New from @allisonsherry.bsky.social www.cpr.org/2026/07/14/i...
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Immigration judge who granted bond for high-profile detainee fired in ongoing Trump purge
A judge in Denver’s immigration court was fired in June after months of criticism from Justice Department officials following her decision to grant bond hearings for detained immigrants, including hig...
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
My latest: Denver immigration judge fired in ongoing Trump purge www.cpr.org/2026/07/14/i...
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Immigration judge who granted bond for high-profile detainee fired in ongoing Trump purge
A judge in Denver’s immigration court was fired in June after months of criticism from Justice Department officials following her decision to grant bond hearings for detained immigrants, including hig...
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
ICE's just-released statement about almost doubling immigration detention capacity in Colorado.
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Ryan (Ry) Warner @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Headed to bed, y’all. Updates will be here:
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Plane fighting Gold Mountain fire goes down in Silver Jack Reservoir
The Gunnison County Sheriff's Office reported the plane crashed around 5 p.m.
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Ash @queerash.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Ron Schwerin - The Fan (1988)
Ron Schwerin - The Fan (1988) - a painting of a woman sat on a chair with a fan pointing directly at her lightly clothed body
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Our daily pod is great today, a very nice blend of sound and news from last night, all wrapped together at 3 am by the amazing team. Take a listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
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Primary election results; fire updates
Podcast Episode · Colorado Today · July 1 · 17m
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Jena Griswold wins the Democratic attorney general primary. Here she is greeting supporters after finding out.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Colorado lawyers representing tens of thousands of immigrants here breathe collective sigh of relief on birthright decision. www.cpr.org/2026/06/30/s...
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Colorado immigrant advocates feel relief  for their neighbors after birthright decision
For now, the decision eliminates the threat to citizenship for future generations. Immigrant advocates were relieved by the court's decision.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Can a 72-year-old protect herself at work? Colorado's high court says yes www.cpr.org/2026/06/15/c... via @allisonsherry.bsky.social #copolitics
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Can a 72-year-old protect herself at work? Colorado's high court says yes
The opinion doesn't mean the clerk has won her suit, but it is an important step in her case, her attorney said.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
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Can a 72-year-old protect herself at work? Colorado's high court says yes
The opinion doesn't mean the clerk has won her suit, but it is an important step in her case, her attorney said.
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Ryan (Ry) Warner @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
In Colorado’s tightening Democratic gubernatorial primary, two dueling websites launched… bennetdoesntflush.com philchewswithhismouthopen.com Oh wait. The actual sites launched are… bennetsbs.com paytoplayphil.com
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Have heard from a couple of Dem primary AG candidates that today marked the 7th forum/debate that SoS Jena Griswold has missed in a row.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Boulder firebomber pleads guilty to state charges in death, injuries, will get life in prison
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Scores of criminal cases disrupted by ICE deportations have cheated victims, made Colorado less safe www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/i... via @allisonsherry.bsky.social #copolitics
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Scores of criminal cases disrupted by ICE deportations have cheated victims, made Colorado less safe
Some immigrants charged with serious crimes have avoided judicial consequences through deportation, a "get out of jail free" card to DAs.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
When ICE says they're deporting the worse of the worst, it is likely someone facing criminal charges whose victim won't get to see their assailant face consequences. And deportation is better than prison, DAs argue. www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/i...
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Scores of criminal cases disrupted by ICE deportations have cheated victims, made Colorado less safe
Some immigrants charged with serious crimes have avoided judicial consequences through deportation, a "get out of jail free" card to DAs.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
The family of man accused of an anti-Semitic attack last year was detained again on Saturday -- despite a judge's order they be freed. They were flown around the continental US by ICE. Two judges ruled again Saturday they be freed. Now the plane is heading back to CO. www.cpr.org/2026/04/25/d...
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Family of man accused of anti-Semitic attack detained by ICE, flown from Colorado, then returned after a day of chaos Family of accused Boulder firebomber detained again before lawyers, courts interve...
Saturday was a day of chaos for the family of an accused Boulder firebomber, as they were detained and flown across the country before being returned to Colorado. Saturday was a day of chaos for the f...
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Luke Runyon @lukerunyon.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I'm having a hard time believing my eyes with water data this year. The Colorado River mainstem through Grand Junction was flowing at 54 cfs last night. Not a typo. 54 cfs. Last year on this date it was flowing at 1,420cfs. Even in 2002, the driest year on record, it was at 690cfs on April 22.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
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Federal judge issues overnight order preventing immediate deportation of the family of accused Boulder firebomber
The family has a hearing today that could lead to their release from detention. A late night order may have prevented immediate deportation.
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Jesse Aaron Paul @jesseapaul.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Inbox: Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty qualify for state primary ballot upon signature review. #copolitics
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Rep. Diana DeGette squeaks onto ballot as Melat Kiros dominates Democratic assembly meeting denverite.com/2026/03/27/d... via @denverite.bsky.social #copolitics
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Rep. Diana DeGette squeaks onto ballot as Melat Kiros dominates Democratic assembly meeting
Rep. Diana DeGette and challenger Melat Kiros both secured a place on the June 30 primary ballot for the 1st Congressional District.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
As the Democratic Party faithful gathered in Pueblo today to nominate candidates, I set up the increasingly feisty 4-way primary for Dem AG. You can read and listen to the piece here -- spoke with @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social about it on Colorado Matters yesterday. www.cpr.org/2026/03/27/c...
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Attorney General race heats up for Democrats, just in time for weekend assembly
Four candidates are seeking to be the party nominee in November
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Thanks @lastweektonight.com for highlighting this story, and generally being so so menschy about giving especially local reporters credit for original fact-based journalism.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Federal judge today about ICE agents on how well trained they are. "They don't have a clue."
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Feds plea for patience from a federal judge as warrantless arrests continue under a preliminary injunction banning it. The judge didn't seem very happy about it any of it. My latest: www.cpr.org/2026/03/11/j...
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Judge shows little patience after feds ask for time to comply with his ICE ruling
ACLU lawyers continue to hammer local ICE officials for warrantless arrests. Lawyers for the federal government on Wednesday asked a skeptical federal judge in Denver for patience as immigration agent...
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
My latest: Confusion Reigns. www.cpr.org/2026/03/10/c...
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Confusion reigns among Colorado ICE officers as supervisors give and get conflicting instructions on detaining immigrants
The tussle in Colorado over so-called warrantless arrests started last year when ACLU lawyers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Exasperated federal judge orders Trump administration back to court on warrantless ICE arrests in Colorado www.cpr.org/2026/02/18/t...
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Exasperated Colorado federal judge orders Trump administration back to court on warrantless ICE arrests
ACLU of Colorado has argued that federal immigration officers are detaining people without warrants and without probable cause.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Prosecutor’s aggressive talk about Tren de Aragua has so far produced only plea deals www.cpr.org/2026/02/17/t... via @allisonsherry.bsky.social #copolitics
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Prosecutor’s aggressive talk about Tren de Aragua has so far produced only plea deals
Half of those named have avoided trial and shaved years off possible sentences
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Last year, Colorado's top federal prosecutor told a bank of TV cameras this prosecution crippled Tren de Aragua in Colorado. Seven months later, that tough talk is largely unfulfilled and the office is pleading out the cases. www.cpr.org/2026/02/17/t...
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Prosecutor’s aggressive talk about Tren de Aragua has so far produced only plea deals
Half of those named have avoided trial and shaved years off possible sentences
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Ryan (Ry) Warner @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Gov. Jared Polis: “What took place in a Minneapolis neighborhood is deeply disturbing, and the loss of Renee Good is tragic. My thoughts are with Renee’s family, especially her young child, friends, and loved ones including those in Colorado.” Full statement ⬇️
DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis called for a full investigation into the death of Renee Nicole Good following a tragic incident with federal ICE agents in Minnesota. It has been reported that Ms. Good, the mother of a young child, is from  the Colorado Springs area and has family living in Colorado.  

“What took place in a Minneapolis neighborhood is deeply disturbing, and the loss of Renee Good is tragic. My thoughts are with Renee’s family, especially her young child, friends, and loved ones including those in Colorado. There must be a full investigation into this incident, and accountability. The American people deserve answers about what happened today,” said Governor Jared Polis.
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Stephanie Wolf @stephrwolf.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
“But his recitation of a handful of unrelated facts omitted that prosecutors have yet to prove anything to a jury.” New reporting today from @allisonsherry.bsky.social www.cpr.org/2026/01/03/t...
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Trump muddles some facts, omits others from two Colorado stories to help justify U.S. raid on Venezuela
President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked an alleged gang incident at an apartment building in Colorado as part of his justification for invading The president omitted that none of the allegations ha...
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Ryan (Ry) Warner @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
"Trump muddles some facts, omits others from two Colorado stories to help justify U.S. raid on Venezuela." CPR Justice Reporter @allisonsherry.bsky.social will join us Monday on Colorado Matters.
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Trump muddles some facts, omits others from two Colorado stories to help justify U.S. raid on Venezuela
President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked an alleged gang incident at an apartment building in Colorado as part of his justification for invading The president omitted that none of the allegations ha...
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Gone are the days of dusty boxes in police evidence room. Digital evidence is everywhere and all parties are overwhelmed. www.cpr.org/2026/01/02/o...
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Way too much body camera footage: police, prosecutors and defense attorneys struggle with loads of digital evidence
Gone are the days of dusty boxes in police evidence rooms. With every crime committed nowadays comes hours — sometimes hundreds of hours — of digital
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
This story was a journey.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
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Immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra’s hopes crushed as judge waits on deciding whether she should be released from detention
She's now been separated from family for nine months
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Trump administration sues Colorado Secretary of State to get SSNs and driver's license numbers www.cpr.org/2025/12/11/t...
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Trump administration sues to get Colorado voter records
The suit follows months of requests denied by the state.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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Court demands end to warrantless arrests, restricting a tool ICE frequently uses to detain immigrants
Unless reversed on appeal, it is likely to place a severe restriction on ICE’s operations in Colorado.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
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Latino groups condemn Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Halloween costume
The Republican congresswoman made light of immigrants’ fears of the ICE crackdown and mocked Spanish pronunciations
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
HAPPENING NOW: Judge McConnell is sharply rebuking the Trump administration for what he said was defying his order to make full SNAP payments by Nov. 5. He has ordered USDA to make the *full* payment to states by tomorrow.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Boulder firebombing suspect pleads not guilty to state charges www.cpr.org/2025/11/05/b... via @allisonsherry.bsky.social
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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.
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Allison Sherry @allisonsherry.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Hi🖐️ -- we're still here in the cavernous, windowless courtroom in the federal building hearing arguments about whether Colorado ICE officers are illegally taking immigrants into custody and detention without assessing their flight risk.
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