Episode 793: CO Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Threats Against Top CO and AZ Election Officials, Judges and Law Enforcement

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 3, 2025

CO Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Threats Against CO and Arizona Election Officials, Judges and Law Enforcement
We recently reported on county supervisors in Shasta County, CA still clinging to debunked 2020 election fraud claims by President Trump and his allies. May 29th, a Colorado man was sentenced to three years in prison for threats he made to top Colorado and Arizona election officials, fueled by those same claims.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

U.S. Department of Justice - (2024) Cortez Man Pleads Guilty To Making Threats Against Election Official
Colorado Public Radio - Colorado man who threatened election officials asked for leniency in sentencing, got 3 years
Brennan Center for Justice - Poll of Election Officials Finds Concerns About Safety, Political Interference
Princeton University Bridging Divides Initiative - Threat and Harassment Incidents Targeting Local Officials Surge During 2024 Election
Federal Register - Executive Order: Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government
NBC News - Justice Department office that prosecutes public corruption slashed in size, sources say

Groups Taking Action:

Protect Democracy, Issue One, Center for American Progress

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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