Tracking what's destroying Colorado
A curated collection of bills, news, and resources about Colorado politics and policy
A curated collection of bills, news, and resources about Colorado politics and policy
In a contentious vote on February 2, 2026, the Colorado House of Representatives considered the "Carissa Amendment" (L.003) to Senate Joint Resolution SJR26-006, a Democrat-sponsored measure aimed at supporting immigrants navigating the U.S. system and advocating for "humane" federal reforms. The amendment, introduced by Republican Rep. Brandi Bradley, sought to recognize Carissa Aspnes—a Colorado woman permanently disabled in a hit-and-run by an illegal immigrant released under Biden-era policies—and push for stricter penalties on crimes committed by illegal aliens against U.S. citizens. The amendment failed 19-41 along strict party lines, with all Republicans voting yes and every Democrat voting no, highlighting a deep divide where Democrats prioritized immigrant protections over enhanced accountability for crimes impacting Americans.
This vote is a slap in the face to every American who's suffered at the hands of Biden's open-border disaster. Colorado Democrats just proved they care more about coddling illegal aliens—even the criminals among them—than protecting their own citizens like Carissa Aspnes, who's now facing a lifetime of disability because some lawbreaker who shouldn't even be here got a free pass. SJR26-006 is nothing but virtue-signaling fluff, pushing for "humane" immigration reforms that really mean weaker enforcement and more handouts, all while ignoring the real victims: hardworking Americans footing the bill for this invasion. Not one Democrat had the guts to stand up for us—it's America Last all the way. Time to vote these traitors out and secure the border before more families are destroyed. MAGA means putting citizens first, not rewarding lawbreakers!