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Colorado Lawmakers Demand Investigation into ICE's 'Death Cards'

2/5/2026

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Lawmakers Demand Accountability

Colorado lawmakers demand accountability after ICE allegedly left 'death cards' in detained immigrants' vehicles in Eagle County.
The cards, resembling ace of spades, were discovered by family members after the detentions.
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet called for investigation by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General and a briefing on ICE.
ICE said it is investigating and condemns the conduct.

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Demings Limits Detainees

Orange County, Florida, will limit daily detainees to 66 males and 64 females starting March 1.
The policy aims to reduce overcrowding and operational strain.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced the changes.
In Colorado, lawmakers and advocates condemn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for using "death cards" and call for investigations.
The cards were found in vehicles of detained immigrants.

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Historical Context

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was established in 2012 under the Obama administration, allowing around 800,000 undocumented immigrants to avoid deportation. However, concerns about ICE's treatment of detainees have persisted, highlighted by the recent discovery of 'death cards' in Colorado. This ongoing scrutiny emphasizes the urgent need for reform in U.S. immigration detention practices and policies.

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Lawmakers Demand Accountability

Colorado lawmakers demand accountability after ICE allegedly left 'death cards' in detained immigrants' vehicles in Eagle County.
The cards, resembling ace of spades, were discovered by family members after the detentions.
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet called for investigation by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General and a briefing on ICE.
ICE said it is investigating and condemns the conduct.

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