Allison Sherry
@allisonsherry.bsky.social
Justice/Immigration reporter at Colorado Public Radio and sometimes National Public Radio. Always trying to hold people accountable. Also, mama bear.
State asks judge to temporarily halt the construction of new immigration detention facility www.cpr.org/2026/09/29/h...
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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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...
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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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:
‘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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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.
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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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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Lawyers say ICE agents in Colorado have routinely been using excessive force all summer. www.cpr.org/2026/08/27/i...
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...
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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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.
New from @allisonsherry.bsky.social www.cpr.org/2026/07/14/i...
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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My latest: Denver immigration judge fired in ongoing Trump purge www.cpr.org/2026/07/14/i...
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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ICE's just-released statement about almost doubling immigration detention capacity in Colorado.
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...
Primary election results; fire updates
Podcast Episode · Colorado Today · July 1 · 17m
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Jena Griswold wins the Democratic attorney general primary. Here she is greeting supporters after finding out.
Colorado lawyers representing tens of thousands of immigrants here breathe collective sigh of relief on birthright decision. www.cpr.org/2026/06/30/s...
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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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
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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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
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.
Boulder firebomber pleads guilty to state charges in death, injuries, will get life in prison
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
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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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...
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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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...
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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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.
Inbox: Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty qualify for state primary ballot upon signature review. #copolitics
Rep. Diana DeGette squeaks onto ballot as Melat Kiros dominates Democratic assembly meeting denverite.com/2026/03/27/d... via @denverite.bsky.social #copolitics
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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