Jasmine Arenas

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Jasmine Arenas

Fears over immigration enforcement in Denver have some people avoiding places like flea markets. These are not just a cultural hub for the community; flea markets are often a source of income for immigrant families. Vendors at an indoor flea market on Federal Boulevard said business is down, and that it's mostly out of fear. Some longtime vendors have noticed more customers buying luggage, saying they're heading back to their home countries.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Jasmine Arenas

Denver police now say officers arrested 18 people during protests near downtown on Tuesday over immigration enforcement. Things started peacefully at the Colorado State Capitol. At one point, protesters attempted to walk onto Interstate 25, and it was then that the arrests occurred.   Organizers spoke out against ongoing immigration raids across the country and in support of protests in Los Angeles.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Jasmine Arenas

A Colorado mother is pleading for help after her husband was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during what was supposed to be a routine court check-in. The couple, who came to the United States with their four children last year, fleeing cartel violence and seeking asylum, had been complying with immigration protocols, including check-ins with ICE. The family asked not to be identified out of fear of retaliation.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Jasmine Arenas

NCAA settlement could have big effect on walk-on college athletes A $2.8 billion settlement between the NCAA and former student-athletes will soon allow schools to pay players directly. But what does that mean for athletes who aren't on scholarship? Walk-ons often chase the dream without a scholarship or even a guaranteed spot. But now, thanks to the NCAA settlement, that dream might come with a paycheck. "I was surprised. It's crazy. That's a lot of money," said Nano Watson.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Jasmine Arenas

A new state law is cracking down on violence against Colorado transit workers. It makes assaulting a bus or train operator a crime, along with serious consequences. Nationwide between 2008 and 2022, major assaults on transit workers near tripled. These are defined by the Federal Transit Administration as incidents resulting in fatalities or injuries requiring medical transport.