Sarah Matusek

Denver bureau chief @csmonitor, also reporting on immigration
Law student @UofDenver

Tips & trail recs: [email protected]
On Signal: sarahmatusek.54

[Robert Zullo @rczullo]

SCOTUS rejects Florida’s undocumented truck driver suit against California, Washington https://t.co/LKCrrDybj8

[Sarah Matusek @SarahMatusek]

The censure of CO Democratic Gov. Polis by his own state party is largely symbolic, but also bars him from appearing as a “featured speaker or honored guest at official Democratic functions,” @ColoradoSun reports.

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[Sarah Matusek @SarahMatusek]

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[Sarah Matusek @SarahMatusek]

CBP Commissioner Scott also confirming the exit:

"We thank U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks for his decades of service to this country and congratulate him on his second retirement after returning to serve during one of the most challenging periods for border security."

[Border Patrol Union - NBPC @BPUnion]

After decades of public service, Chief Michael Banks closes an extraordinary chapter with the U.S. Border Patrol. Thank you, Chief, for your leadership and your commitment to the men and women in green. We wish you well and look forward to continuing the work of securing our border.

[Border Patrol Union - NBPC @BPUnion]

After decades of public service, Chief Michael Banks closes an extraordinary chapter with the U.S. Border Patrol. Thank you, Chief, for your leadership and your commitment to the men and women in green. We wish you well and look forward to continuing the work of securing our border.

[Sarah Matusek @SarahMatusek]

DHS spokesperson confirms reporting by @Haleaziz:

Dave Venturella will serve as the next acting ICE director. He’ll replace Todd Lyons, who’s expected to leave that role at the end of this month.

[Hamed Aleaziz @Haleaziz]

https://t.co/ERKkQ9cNmm

[The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor]

Antisemitic crime is an increasing concern for Britain’s quarter-million Jews. Institutions like Shomrim North West London, a volunteer neighborhood patrol, are helping to respond to attacks like last week’s stabbings. #antisemitism #uk #volunteers https://t.co/Y6va4Yn9uW

[Camilo Montoya-Galvez @camiloreports]

NEWS: The Trump administration is announcing a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign, targeting a dozen American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.

That was the annual average of cases between 1990 and 2017.
https://t.co/hIt1fMa36V

[POLITICO @politico]

DeSantis acknowledges Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may wind down operations https://t.co/aAfFtet82I

[Sarah Matusek @SarahMatusek]

Some background from the AP: https://t.co/ScJh8sWYMk

[Sarah Matusek @SarahMatusek]

Acting AG Todd Blanche, at the Border Security Expo in Phoenix today, said illegal immigration & border security are still a “top priority” at DOJ. 1/3

[Sarah Matusek @SarahMatusek]

DOJ has pursued such cases for months, though many charges have been reduced or dismissed.
“The 1,400 cases that we've brought in the past year for assault on federal officers is not something we're going to stop doing,” Blanche said, though they “take a lot of work.” 3/3

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

A group of civil rights organizations on Monday filed a new lawsuit seeking to stop parts of the law that would let Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. https://t.co/tCWGHn5wkK

[The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor]

Nepalis have been drawn into the Ukraine war with misleading promises of high-paying, noncombat roles. Some have been captured as prisoners of war, and their testimonies offer important intel. #Ukraine #Russia #War #Nepal https://t.co/6bStWdM706

[Type Investigations @typeinvestigate]

Grupo Seguritech quietly built a $1.27 billion surveillance empire. Now it's expanding into the US and across Latin America

@jlosc9 reports with @restofworld: https://t.co/OOtZz4JLxX

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

I am pleased to announce the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was recently kidnapped by members of the foreign terrorist organization Kata’ib Hizballah near Baghdad, Iraq.

The U.S. Department of State extends its appreciation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of War, U.S. personnel across multiple agencies, and the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council and our Iraqi partners, for their assistance in securing her release.

This resolution reflects the Trump Administration's steadfast commitment  to the safety and security of American citizens, no matter where they are in the world.

Under President Trump, the wrongful detention or kidnapping of U.S. nationals will not be tolerated. We will continue to use every tool to bring Americans home and to hold accountable those responsible.

We are relieved that this American is now free and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq.

[The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor]

The future of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government looks doubtful in the upcoming election. So he's turning to a familiar boogeyman on the campaign trail: the war in Ukraine and the danger he claims it poses to his citizens. #hungary #orban #ukraine https://t.co/MEKifL48rr

[Sarah Matusek @SarahMatusek]

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[The Minnesota Star Tribune @StarTribune]

BREAKING: Minnesota sues Trump administration for evidence in Renee Good, Alex Pretti killings https://t.co/C4cxBfQ9AA