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Statement of Interest PG 2

The United States is seeking relief under § 2254 due to concerns that an appeal was arbitrary or unreasonable under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. The Department of Justice is concurrently reviewing cases for potential abuses in the criminal justice process, including the prosecution of Ms. Peters in Colorado. This review aims to assess whether the case was more focused on political motives than on justice.

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Statement of Interest PG 2

The United States is seeking relief under § 2254 due to concerns that an appeal was arbitrary or unreasonable under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. The Department of Justice is concurrently reviewing cases for potential abuses in the criminal justice process, including the prosecution of Ms. Peters in Colorado. This review aims to assess whether the case was more focused on political motives than on justice.

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appeal was arbitrary or unreasonable under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments such that § 2254 relief is appropriate. Accordingly, the United States respectfully submits that the concerns raised in the Application warrant—at the very least—prompt and careful consideration by this Court (and, at the appropriate time, the Colorado appellate courts). Parallel to these proceedings and Ms, Peters” direct appeal, the Department of Justice is reviewing cases across the nation for abuses of the criminal justice process. See Attorney General Memorandum, Restoring the Integrity and Credibility of The Department of Justice (February 5, 2025). This review will include an evaluation of the State of Colorado's prosecution of Ms. Peters and, in particular, whether the case was “oriented more toward inflicting political pain than toward pursuing actual justice or legitimate governmental objectives.” Executive Order 14147, Ending the Weaponization of The Federal Government (Jan. 20, 2025). Respectfully submitted, YAAKOV M. ROTH Acting Assistant Attorney General Civil Division s/J. Bishop Grewell |. Bishop Grewell Acting United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office 1801 California Street, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone: (303) 454-0100 Email: bishop. [email protected] Attorney for the United States s/Peter McNeilly Peter McNeilly Assistant United States Attomey United States Attorney's Office

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