Colorado Deputies Disciplined for Aiding Immigration Arrests | JQJO

Two Colorado deputies, Alexander Zwinck and Erik Olson, received unpaid leave for violating state law by assisting federal agents in immigration arrests. Their actions, revealed after the arrest of a Brazilian student, involved sharing information via a Signal chat. The sheriff's internal investigation also disciplined two supervisors. This incident highlights the conflict between state laws protecting immigrants and federal immigration enforcement efforts. The Attorney General sued Zwinck, prompting the sheriff to criticize the lawsuit's timing and potential impact on law enforcement morale. The sheriff also alleges other agencies participated in similar actions.