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Conor McCormick-Cavanagh

Conor McCormick-Cavanagh is a former staff writer at Westword, where he covered a range of beats, including local politics, immigration and homelessness. He previously worked as a journalist in Tunisia and loves to talk New York sports; he now lives in upstate New York.

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Before Najibullah Zazi’s Sentencing, Attorney Details His Cooperation With Feds

Before Najibullah Zazi’s Sentencing, Attorney Details His Cooperation With Feds

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMay 2, 2019

A decade after plotting to blow up the New York City subway system, Najibullah Zazi will be sentenced.

Despite Opposition From Neighbors, Tiny Home Village Moving to Globeville

Despite Opposition From Neighbors, Tiny Home Village Moving to Globeville

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 30, 2019

After months of uncertainty, the Beloved Community Village finally has a new home.

In Sanctuary for Over a Year, Araceli Velasquez Pushing to Reopen Asylum Case

In Sanctuary for Over a Year, Araceli Velasquez Pushing to Reopen Asylum Case

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 25, 2019

Araceli Velasquez, who has been living in sanctuary in a Denver church since August 2017, is working to reopen her asylum case.

Colorado Congressmen Jockeying Over Where to House U.S. Space Command

Colorado Congressmen Jockeying Over Where to House U.S. Space Command

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 25, 2019

Congressmen Jason Crow and Doug Lamborn are competing over who will get to host Space Command.

Would-Be NYC Subway Bomber Najibullah Zazi Sentencing Set for May 2

Would-Be NYC Subway Bomber Najibullah Zazi Sentencing Set for May 2

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 23, 2019

Over nine years after pleading guilty to plotting to blow up the NYC subway system, Najibullah Zazi will be sentenced in federal court.

Feds Double Down on Denying Citizenship for Cannabis Industry Ties

Feds Double Down on Denying Citizenship for Cannabis Industry Ties

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 22, 2019

On April 19, Citizenship and Immigration Services confirmed that work in the marijuana industry is grounds for automatic citizenship application denial.

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Denver Is About to Vote on Magic Mushrooms; What the Heck Are They?

Denver Is About to Vote on Magic Mushrooms; What the Heck Are They?

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 18, 2019

Denver is only a few weeks away from possibly becoming the first American city to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms.

DPS Reviewing Lockout Procedure After District-Wide Threat

DPS Reviewing Lockout Procedure After District-Wide Threat

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 17, 2019

A credible threat against schools in the metro area led to an unprecedented district-wide lockout at Denver Public Schools.

ICE, GEO Group Extend Contract for Annex at Aurora Immigration Detention Center

ICE, GEO Group Extend Contract for Annex at Aurora Immigration Detention Center

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 16, 2019

The 432-bed annex at the immigration detention facility in Aurora will remain open for at least another year.

How Psilocybin Advocates Grew Denver’s Trippiest Ballot Initiative

How Psilocybin Advocates Grew Denver’s Trippiest Ballot Initiative

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 16, 2019

If 301 passes, Denver would become the first U.S. city to decriminalize possession, consumption and cultivation of “magic” mushrooms.

Hancock Dismisses Trump Tweet About Releasing Immigration Detainees in Sanctuary Cities

Hancock Dismisses Trump Tweet About Releasing Immigration Detainees in Sanctuary Cities

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 12, 2019

President Trump is threatening to release immigration detainees onto the streets of ‘sanctuary cities.’

ACLU of Colorado Suing ICE Over Records Related to Aurora Detainee’s Death

ACLU of Colorado Suing ICE Over Records Related to Aurora Detainee’s Death

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 10, 2019

ACLU of Colorado wants to know more about the circumstances that led to the death of Kamyar Samimi while in ICE custody in Aurora.

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Denver Unveils New Rules for Short-Term Rentals

Denver Unveils New Rules for Short-Term Rentals

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 10, 2019

The Department of Excise and Licenses unveiled new rules today for short-term rentals in Denver

Crow Pushes Congress to Strengthen Immigration Detention Facility Inspections

Crow Pushes Congress to Strengthen Immigration Detention Facility Inspections

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 8, 2019

The language could be included in the upcoming Homeland Security budget bill.

Death Penalty Repeal Fails, Bill Will Be Reintroduced Next Year

Death Penalty Repeal Fails, Bill Will Be Reintroduced Next Year

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 3, 2019

A bill to repeal the death penalty has failed. Advocates vow to reintroduce it next year.

Cannabis Industry Workers Denied Citizenship, Hancock Sending Letter to AG

Cannabis Industry Workers Denied Citizenship, Hancock Sending Letter to AG

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 3, 2019

Denver’s mayor is advocating for a change to the USCIS policy that automatically denies citizenship applications of those involved in thecannabis industry.

Eyni Ali Becomes a U.S. Citizen…and Now Gets to Vote!

Eyni Ali Becomes a U.S. Citizen…and Now Gets to Vote!

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 1, 2019

After spending the first six years of her life in Somalia, she became a refugee.

Family Members of Murder Victims Urge Lawmakers to Repeal Death Penalty

Family Members of Murder Victims Urge Lawmakers to Repeal Death Penalty

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 29, 2019

A bill that would end capital punishment in Colorado has been introduced at the legislature.

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Bill Limiting Law Enforcement Cooperation With ICE Passes First Step

Bill Limiting Law Enforcement Cooperation With ICE Passes First Step

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 29, 2019

House Bill 1124, which would limit local and state law enforcement cooperation with ICE, advanced out of House committee.

Phillip Lindsay Is a Hometown Hero. So Is His Father, an RTD Bus Driver.

Phillip Lindsay Is a Hometown Hero. So Is His Father, an RTD Bus Driver.

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 28, 2019

Phillip Lindsay’s father has been driving a bus for twenty years and says retirement won’t just mean sitting around the pool.

Star Pitcher Kyle Freeland on His Way to Becoming a Homegrown Sports Hero

Star Pitcher Kyle Freeland on His Way to Becoming a Homegrown Sports Hero

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 27, 2019

Denver native Kyle Freeland will serve as the Rockies’ ace this season.

Auditor, Sheriff’s Department Disagree on Handcuffing Best Practices

Auditor, Sheriff’s Department Disagree on Handcuffing Best Practices

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 22, 2019

A new audit report criticizes the Denver sheriff’s handcuffing protocol.

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