Trump's Pardon for Tina Peters Sparks Debate Over State and Federal Jurisdiction
President Donald Trump has issued a full federal pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado clerk convicted on state charges related to a voting system breach. Despite the pardon, Peters remains in state prison, as presidential pardons do not apply to state convictions. The pardon has intensified efforts to secure her release, with the Justice Department supporting her case. However, a federal judge recently denied her request for release, affirming that state courts are the appropriate venue for her legal challenges. Colorado officials, including Governor Jared Polis, have dismissed the pardon as ineffective. 
