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State vs. Federal Authority

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Trump says he pardoned Tina Peters, but state conviction means no release
President Trump said he had pardoned Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk who was convicted in state court. Because her convictions are at the state level the pardon will not free her from prison; a federal magistrate denied release pending appeal and Colorado officials have opposed transferring her to federal custody.
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