Labor leader Dolores Huerta revealed in a recent interview that Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, sexually abused her in the 1960s, joining allegations from other women detailed in a New York Times investigation. Huerta kept the assaults secret for decades to protect the farmworker movement but now urges that Chavez’s misconduct not overshadow its achievements. In response, public officials and communities across the U.S. are reconsidering Chavez’s legacy, with several cities and organizations initiating efforts to rename landmarks and events honoring him to better reflect survivors and the broader movement.
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A federal judge in Denver has issued a temporary restraining order to halt the removal of migrants from Colorado under the Alien Enemies Act, amid concerns over the Trump administration's policy of transferring migrants to prisons in El Salvador. This decision follows legal challenges from the ACLU and the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, who argued against the potential deportation of two Venezuelan men to a Salvadoran facility. The ruling has sparked significant debate over the use of the Alien Enemies Act and the implications of international agreements on U.S. immigration policies, as the case continues to unfold.
Early Tuesday morning, an armed man broke into the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center in Denver, Colorado, shooting out a window and holding an unarmed security guard at gunpoint. He started a fire inside the building, causing "significant and extensive damage", but no injuries were reported. The Colorado State Patrol responded and the suspect surrendered, and the building is currently closed while repairs are made.
Three people have died and one is critically injured after a shooting in Custer County, Colorado on Monday afternoon. The incident is believed to have been a property dispute between two parties, prompting the Custer County Sheriff's Office to issue a shelter-in-place order and a SWAT team to arrive. A manhunt is currently underway for the suspect, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office.
Patrick Mahomes has revealed that he wears the same pair of red underwear to every NFL game since joining the Chiefs in 2018, a secret shared by former Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne. Mahomes' pre-game routine includes wearing the same pair of underwear, given to him by his wife Brittany, and has sparked a lot of interest in his career and legacy. His superstitious routine may be the key to his continued success.
A Denver-area jury has found Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard not guilty of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. The verdict comes after protests over the 2020 killing of George Floyd sparked renewed outrage over McClain's death. The jury's decision brings the case to a close, but the impact of McClain's death will continue to be felt for years to come.
Republican Representative Lauren Boebert has apologized for her disruptive behavior at a performance of the musical “Beetlejuice” in Denver, Colorado last Sunday, which included vaping, singing, and using phones. Surveillance video from the theater showed Boebert vaping at her seat, and her team had to promise that she would stop her “weirdo” behavior in the lead up to the 2024 campaign. In a statement released on Friday, Boebert acknowledged her actions and apologized, reminding all that disruptive behavior in public places is not acceptable and that everyone should take responsibility for their actions.
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert was caught on video vaping inside a Denver theater during a performance of "Beetlejuice", despite multiple patrons asking her to stop. Her team initially denied the incident, but the security footage appears to contradict this, sparking criticism from both sides of the aisle. It remains to be seen if any further action will be taken against the congresswoman.