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14th Amendment Due Process: What Undocumented Immigrants Are—and Aren’t—Entitled To

The 14th Amendment is at the center of today’s immigration debates, but much of the public conversation misses a crucial distinction: constitutional protections do not equal government‑funded benefits. In this post, we break down what the 14th Amendment actually guarantees, what it doesn’t, and how states like Colorado navigate the space between federal law and…

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Colorado’s 2026 Address: Facts Behind the Speech

Colorado’s 2026 State of the State: What Coloradans Need to Know Governor Jared Polis delivered his final State of the State address on January 15, offering an 80‑minute victory lap on his administration’s priorities. From “free” preschool to clean‑energy mandates and housing reforms, the speech highlighted an ambitious progressive legacy — but left many real‑world…

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The Tina Peters Case — How One Clerk Became a Symbol in Colorado’s Election Battles

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters remains one of the most polarizing figures in Colorado politics. After being convicted in 2024 for allowing unauthorized access to voting equipment, Peters is serving a nearly nine‑year sentence. But the legal and political drama has only intensified. In December 2025, Peters’ attorneys asked the Colorado Court of Appeals…

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DOJ Sues Colorado Over Voter Data — What’s Really at Stake?

In December 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Colorado for refusing to hand over its full, unredacted statewide voter registration list. The lawsuit demands access to names, dates of birth, residential addresses, and either driver’s license numbers or Social Security identifiers — data Colorado law typically protects. CBS Colorado reports that Secretary of State…