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

2/7/2026

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Democratic lawmakers in Colorado are calling for an investigation into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) use of "death cards" left in vehicles of detained individuals.
Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, along with other representatives, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem requesting a briefing and an independent inquiry by the DHS Office of Inspector General.
The cards, associated with intimidation tactics, were discovered in cars after ICE arrested ten people during traffic stops in Eagle County.
Lawmakers condemned this practice, highlighting serious civil rights concerns and a breach of trust in law enforcement.

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Democratic lawmakers in Colorado are calling for an investigation into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) use of "death cards" left in vehicles of detained individuals.
Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, along with other representatives, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem requesting a briefing and an independent inquiry by the DHS Office of Inspector General.
The cards, associated with intimidation tactics, were discovered in cars after ICE arrested ten people during traffic stops in Eagle County.
Lawmakers condemned this practice, highlighting serious civil rights concerns and a breach of trust in law enforcement.