# ICE arresting criminal defendants, Democrats hope to flip Colorado Springs, Denver bars could stay open later

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Podcast: [Colorado Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-today-7218682)
Published: 2026-04-30T11:00:00+00:00
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Immigrants charged with crimes in Colorado are being deported before their day in court. Prosecutors say that deprives victims of justice, and could have long term consequences for public safety. Then, Democrats think they have a shot at a congressional district they’ve never won before. Plus, Denver considers extending its nightlife into the morning hours. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org . Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Allison Sherry on ICE deporting criminal defendants from Colorado. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the Democratic primary in the Fifth Congressional District . Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on Denver’s 4 a.m. closing time proposal . This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Jack Armstrong, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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