Ray Manzari

Colorado

Freelance Writer at Yellow Scene Magazine

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City of Boulder Faces Yet Another Lawsuit

1 month ago | yellowscene.com | Ray Manzari

Boulder NAACP, which announced its dissolution earlier this month, has been at odds with the City of Boulder and its new Chief of Police, Stephen Redfearn. In a recently filed civil lawsuit, former Boulder NAACP member Darren O’Connor alleges that Redfearn, the City of Boulder, and City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde violated his rights to free speech through retaliatory actions.
Going Green: How Much Has BOCO Improved in 25 Years?

1 month ago | yellowscene.com | Ray Manzari

In the early 2000s, Boulder County began implementing sustainability-focused policies that laid the foundation for modern climate initiatives. Programs such as the Keep It Clean Partnership (KICP) and the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) were developed to promote water conservation and sustainable land use. The county also introduced zero waste policies and renewable energy incentives, aiming to transition away from fossil fuels.
New Senate Bills Aims to Shore Up Immigration Protections Under Mounting Concerns

1 month ago | yellowscene.com | Ray Manzari

The scope and reach of the Trump administration’s willingness to weaponize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport people who have caused “political dissent” has left many understandably concerned. , titled “Protect Civil Rights Immigration Status,” aims to strengthen civil rights protections for individuals in Colorado, regardless of their immigration status.
Community Rallies for Immediate Release of Jeanette Vizguerra Following Unjust ICE Detention

2 months ago | yellowscene.com | Ray Manzari

Outrage is mounting across Colorado as community organizations and elected officials demand the immediate release of Jeanette Vizguerra, a respected immigrant rights advocate who was forcibly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, March 17, 2025. Without warning or legal justification, ICE officers took Vizguerra from her workplace and transferred her to the GEO immigration detention center in Aurora, CO.
"Is Protesting a Deportable Offense?"

2 months ago | yellowscene.com | Ray Manzari

DHS Arrests Columbia Student Who Led Pro-Palestinian Protests Last SpringPalestinian-American Mahmoud Khalil, who played a critical role in the student-led protests at Columbia last Spring, has been arrested and detained by Federal immigration agents for the crime of criticizing Israel. According to his lawyer, Amy Greer, Khalil was inside his university-owned apartment on Saturday night when ICE agents entered and detained him.
SCOTUS Will Hear Case Challenging Colorado's Conversion Therapy Ban

2 months ago | yellowscene.com | Ray Manzari

The far-right-packed Supreme Court will hear a case that challenges Colorado’s ban on the practice of conversion therapy. Conversion therapy is defined as the practice of attempting to change one’s sexual orientation or gender identity and has been found to cause serious psychological harm to those who are subjected to it.
Colorado Shows Up for Migrants in Midst of Rampant ICE Raids

Feb 6, 2025 | yellowscene.com | Ray Manzari

Thousands of Coloradans gathered at the State Capital building in Denver on Wednesday for a massive day of protest. Protesters and speakers expressed their many grievances with the current presidential administration, from Elon Musk’s unelected power to major cuts in funding for federal programs. However, deportation and immigration took precedence, as ICE began raids in Denver, Aurora, and the greater metro Area earlier this week.
When Lethal Force Becomes the Default: The Death of Jeannette Alatorre

Jan 21, 2025 | yellowscene.com | Ray Manzari

Jeannette Alatorre’s death ignites a legal battle as local media and next of kin challenge Boulder’s handling of the fatal encounter and its commitment to police transparency. The death of 51-year-old Jeannette Alatorre at the hands of Boulder police officers on December 17, 2023, has led to an ongoing legal battle between Yellow Scene Magazine and the City of Boulder, which could potentially shape the future of police accountability laws in the state.
Boulder County Files Appeal: Police Accountability Law Faces Legal Challenge

Jan 9, 2025 | yellowscene.com | Ray Manzari

The fight over body camera footage continues as Boulder questions Colorado’s Transparency Act in the Colorado Court of Appeals. In December of 2023, Boulder police officers shot and killed 51-year-old Jeannette Alatorre in a confrontation that started at the rec center.
Unveiling the Truth: Yellow Scene Wins Key Ruling Against Boulder Police Over Video Footage

Nov 21, 2024 | yellowscene.com | Ray Manzari

In August, the district judge in charge of overseeing Yellow Scene Magazine & Orozco v. City of Boulder issued a judgment, stating that the Boulder Police Department could not demand payment to release all unedited body-worn camera (BWC) and dash cam footage regarding the events of December 17, 2023.