Here are four ways Tina Peters’ rights as an American were violated in the effort to put her in prison for nine years.
Guest post by Martel Maxim
In order to see and understand the travesty of justice Tina Peters experienced since 2021, one must consider the timeframe and political climate during the Biden regime.
During the entirety of the Biden administration, America was under attack by captured institutions. As a result of the Biden era tyranny, free speech was rapidly becoming a thing of the past as President Trump was facing a possible 700 years in prison, ~1500 J6 Patriots were locked up, Tulsi Gabbard was put on a “no fly list”, and so much more.
However, at present the downward disintegration of our Constitutional rights are being reversed via enactment of lawful policies under President Trump in accordance with the Constitution. However, Tina Peters is still suffering from that corrupt era of lawfare that attempted to ruin her life in order to shut her up.
Looking back it looks like Judge Barrett had no problem violating the Constitution in at least 4 major ways in order to silence her from speaking out about the methods of stolen elections that she encountered.
Why was Judge Barrett in concert with the Colorado Governor, SOS, AG, DA’s etc.? Because they as part of the Deep State never dreamed President Trump would make a comeback and reverse the intense damage they collectively did to America. Because of this comeback, the story of Tina Peters must be exposed as a critical part of fixing America in order to save it from the extinction it faced.
How ironic that the chief tool of the Deep State has been stolen elections since the early 2000s, when the use of maliciously programmed electronic voting machines were ushered into use. When one begins to understand the importance and magnitude of the voting machine fraud evidence Tina Peters exposed, only then can the absurd conviction and imprisonment of her be understood. Visit https://tinapeters.us/ for the entire true story.
Make no mistake about it, from the moment Tina came on the scene after the stolen Grand Junction Municipal election in 2021, she was framed as a criminal. With the strength of God deep within her, she survived the harsh undeserved fall from freedom into incarceration.
Here are the 4 ways it appears Judge Barrett violated her Constitutional rights in order to silence her:
1 The first violation was discussed in detail within THIS RECENT ARTICLE, and is the main focus of Judge Varholak’s consideration for possibly ruling soon that Tina’s First Amendment right of Free Speech was destroyed by Judge Barrett.
Her denial of Bail was due to his twisted logic exhibited during her sentencing. Here are his words:
So the damage that is caused and continues to be caused is just as bad, if not worse, than the physical violence that this court sees on an all too regular basis.
Well, it just may turn out to be that Judge Barrett’s words were more damaging than physical violence. By the way, because of Judge Barrett’s ‘speech’ during her sentencing, Tina has had to endure multiple physical attacks, in addition to significant verbal threats on a regular basis from convicted real criminals she’s forced to be with, including murderers.
While this First Amendment breach was discussed in full via court filings by her attorneys, violations of the 8th, 9th and 14th Amendments of the Constitution have been identified in an Amicus Brief filed on behalf of over 3000 people nationwide, and was accepted for consideration by Judge Varholak during Tina’s hearing on 16 October 2025.
Incidentally, although these cited Constitutional violations are centered around Tina Peters, they’re actually reflective of every US Citizen, because if they can do it to her, they can do it to all of us. This is why Tina’s case is so emblematic, as the cancer of Constitutional Rights violations went rampant during the Biden years, and still remains a rising tide that remains a threat to every US Citizen unless it is corrected. NOW IS THE TIME.
2 Regarding the three other apparent Constitutional violations identified in the Amicus Brief, next is the 8th Amendment, which should have protected Tina from having her possibility of bail turned against her as an illegal punishment. The purpose of bail is to insure the accused returns as directed by a Judge to face their next stage of justice. If one skips on their posted bail and doesn’t return as directed, then that’s an additional complication the accused would have to deal with. The bottom line is that a Judge’s denial of bail should never be used as a weapon to inflict misery on the accused, which Judge Barrett certainly did to Tina Peters over this last year.
3 Next is the 9th Amendment violation by Judge Barrett, and centers around UNENUMERATED RIGHTS. When he stated “Every effort to undermine the integrity of our elections and the public’s trust in our institutions has been made by you“, he was essentially saying she had no right to express her opinion on the subject. That preemptive ‘gagging’ without a court order crossed the line of control with false Constitutional ‘authority’. Apparently Judge Barrett needs to take a class or two on the US Constitution, and abandon his following of the Soviet Constitution.
4 Finally, the 14th Amendment apparent violation raised in the Amicus brief addresses the concept of ‘the cart before the horse’. In other words, although her sentencing was a serious matter, the safeguard of the intent of the Appeal system was trashed by immediately locking her up while ‘Due Process’ was still in effect until her Appeal could be heard. In Colorado, that’s currently roughly between 1.5 to 3 years.
Therefore, on October 3rd 2024 when she was sent directly to prison, it was without basis or authority, and it was predicated that her speech was likely even more dangerous than physical violence. Here it is again in Judge Barrett’s own words, integrating the First Amendment violation along with the 9th Amendment violation:
So the damage that is caused and continues to be caused is just as bad, if not worse, than the physical violence that this court sees on an all too regular basis (First Amendment). And it’s particularly damaging when those words come from someone who holds a position of influence like you (9th Amendment).
Per Judge Varholak’s own words during the October 16th Hearing, it maters not whether the words of anyone are true or false, all that matters is whether or not those words can likely incite violence.
After all these years, nothing that Tina Peters ever disclosed led to an ounce of violence, unless of course we count the violence done against her while in prison, in addition to the malicious slander and abuse she has suffered since 2021. During these years leading up to prison, even strangers came up to her in public and threatened her, along with untold number of phone call threats, many severe. Because of this, denial of Bond to let her remain free until her appeal appears to be criminally flawed on four core Constitutional Issues.
Finally, there are other areas that need to be explored, such as the Court maneuvered methods employed to deny her from putting on a true and adequate defense. If she had been allowed that right which was severely violated, it’s likely that she would have never been sent to prison. Add to that the numerous prosecution witnesses who intentionally bore false witness against her in order to protect themselves from being charged.
It’s easy to understand why they maliciously sent her to prison however, because the truth Tina exposed was the Deep State’s worst nightmare. That coupled with the 2024 election being only a month away from her sentencing, in their own words, they needed to make an example of her in order to keep election clerks everywhere scared from questioning their election systems.
Per DA Rubinstein’s own words before her sentencing:
“I do think that clerks and recorders around the country or people running for clerk and recorder will pay attention. I’m certainly hoping that whatever the outcome is, which is very discretionary with the judge, will send that message.”.
You can read the entire article HERE.
While Tina awaits Judge Varholak’s ruling to return the rule of real law to her situation, she’s following inner direction to abstain from food until the Court’s decision is received. Anyone who’s able to join her is welcome, and is invited to indicate so in the comments that she will perhaps soon see.
Yup, she's got a federal case here against CO and the individuals who championed these civil rights attacks on her. I hope she takes them to the cleaners.
YES, hopping same as her rights and ours are on the table next to the trash can if not…
The Colorado Democrats created false law to deprive Peters of her rights. There is a law against that. It is the law that not even President Trump will cite as it is The Forbidden Statute, but it is on the books, and it should be enforced. If it is, the DNC will vanish overnight. The law is found in Title 18, Section 242, and it is titled, Deprivation of Rights Under the Color of Law. "Color" does not mean race; it means fake, and even Judges are liable for arrest under this statute. So tell me, if I, a retired Assemblyman and mediator, am aware of this statute, why isn't the bimbo running the DOJ? Where are the indictments and arrests?
The problem with prosecuting anyone in power, is that they can always first blame:
1) The process
2) An incorrect interpretation of statute
3) Discretion
4) A mistake
5) Malice and criminal intent
That's a lot of work to be able to prove malice and intent. John Adams was correct that the Constitution requires moral men (and women) to implement. I'm not holding out much hope that those who deserve prosecution will be charged regardless of who is AG.
None of those apply in this case.
IANAL – so I cann't disagree. However, I have spoken to enough civil servants to see the barriers they hide behind to shield themselves from their actions. Just my opinion. :)
And that very state is a major part of the problem. If you can't be held accountable here, and if you do not believe in a final reconning to come, there is nothing to prevent a Barrett-like behavior.
Tell that to the corrupt judges and corrupt people in power. They'll say anything and pretend it's accurate.
If Any of those were valid defenses Tina Peters would be free… she is not so they are not.
They smoke screens meant to allow politicians not to hold each other accountable.
"If Any of those were valid defenses Tina Peters would be free… she is not so they are not"
YOu would likely benefit from a class in logic.
I would hope Asst AG Harmeet Dhillon, Civil Rights Division, is preparing a massive federal lawsuit against the judge, prosecutor, AG, SoS et al, for these massive legal and civil rights violations and abuses. Maybe a $10 billion fine for the state will get their attention!!
And investigating them for RICO with the FBI. Get all of their comms.
Isn't getting her out far more important?
I hate to pop your bubble but I have heard this Deprivation of Rights Under the Color of Law discussed many times on numerous outlets and I am confident this is going to be used sooner than later on the transgressors.
Nothing has been popped. I have seen those discussions well, and not one of them included any lawmaker, Judge, Prosecutor, or any other individual with the authority to act on it. Still waiting.
And why isn't that BIMBO FIRED?
A very good question. I did notice she was very frosty toward the assistant who had the gall to indict a sitting Democrat.
In Bindi's drawer with the Clinton, Fauci, Obama, and Schift indictments? (Would've added Biden, but he's mentally unfit to stand trial, he was only fit to run the country into the ground…FJB!)
Good questions!
Speaking of corrupt judges, Congress has the Constitutional power to abolish the lower federal courts of the rogues in black robes blocking Trump. Johnson himself acknowledged that authority in March on camera:
Speaker Johnson Issues Warning: Congress Has the Authority to Defund and Disband Federal Courts (Video)
https://www(dot)thegatewaypundit(dot)com/2025/03/speaker-johnson-issues-warning-congress-has-authority-defund/
They haven't done that. Do you have any idea why not? Because they can't get enough votes? If that's the case, why would Johnson even bother to mention it?
Instead, the House passed a bill, H.R.1526 – NORRA of 2025 (No Rogue Rulings Act), but it's been sitting in the Senate since April, apparently held hostage by the Committee on the Judiciary.
https://www(dot)congress(dot)gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1526/text/ih
There is legal and historical precedent for Congress disbanding federal courts. If you read about the "Midnight Judges," you'll discover that Thomas Jefferson's Congress got rid of opposing judges that outgoing prez John Adams had installed in his last days in office, much like Biden did when he had Schumer ram through confirmations of a slew of Democrat judges after Trump won.
They're afraid of the statutory punishment specified.
Tina Peters is an American martyr of the highest degree. A heroine with courage to the nth level. Colorado sucks.
Colorado doesn't suck. Our overlords certainly do though!
if you live in Colorado, and are a republican, shame on you. You should be protesting outside the courthouse every single day. What they are doing to Tina Peters is so wrong.
We have Jobs and Lives to lead. We know what is going on but the losers that moved in over the last years have done a number on this once great state.
It's hard to fight the stupid.
And that's what they count on…
honest Americans being honest, while they lie cheat and manipulate!
i’m not blaming you. But it iis super frustrating to watch Colorado attack Tina Peters. Its so wrong.
The simplest solution for the CO travesty is still to elect a MAGA Governor, who runs on pardoning Peters. Bring in a Trump administration heavy hitter (maybe Don Jr, or Boebert) to get the votes.
Let Don Jr. move to Colorado, and run for Governor. If he wasn’t born there, just forge a birth certificate like Obama did.
Colorado is a cool place overwhelmingly conservative by geography. It's just been ceased by criminals. SoS counted her own election and made a rule that only she can audit it ! And nobody has gone after her for publishing partial election machine passwords on the SoS Web site. Feds ought to be looking at that place with a microscope. How do you allegedly get more votes than voters in every single county ?
All this woman did was RECORD voting history before democrats DELETED it. She should be honored not punished, but CO has been for some years assimilated.
I believe Smartmatic or Dominion "scrubbed" the HDD after the election, which is unlawful.
All data of previous elections are supposed to be kept for up to 22 months as far as I know or is that the paper ballots. You'd think in this day and age they could keep data backed up for decades, why delete it in the first place.
I followed the Tina Peters story during the Cyber Convention hosted by Lindell.
It's possible that her making the image of the HDD open for everyone to see was illegal, not the fact that she backed up the HDD.
Call it a technicality I don't know, but the Judge came down hard on her. That been said i didn't watch her court case, just read part of the judgement where the Judge berated her for her actions and then sent her to prison for many years. Gosh, he sure was a nasty Judge.
Like that Judge that fined Trump almost half a billion dollars for "overstating" the value of his properties. I mean HALF A BILLION dollars, gosh, that is enough money for many many lifetimes.
Of course, in Tina's case, her life has value too, all those years in prison for nonsense.
It appears that Peters story is more complicated. But I'm rooting for her release. She has a life to lead and family who love her. The punishment doesn't fit the "crime" in my opinion. Much like the people incarcerated for Jan 6.
You should make your past comments viewable.
How do I do that?
Settings in your account.
OK, I thought as much. I'll check it out, thanks.
Uncheck privacy in your profile.
Found it. Amended. Thx u.
Plain and simple: Colorado mandated election data deleted to destroy evidence of their election fraud. There is no other explanation. Then Colorado rail-roaded Tina Peters on technicalities of how the election data was backed-up and preserved….
There is no world where Alex Jones being fined $1.4 billion isn't cruel and unusual punishment
Everyone involved with putting her in jail should be jailed for life.
Just like Letitia James set the new standard for prosecution of mortgage fraud, so has Judge Barrett set the new, harsh standard for "those who hold a position of influence."
Yep, let it be so – right Bondi?
why do these leftist all have a demonic look to them.
the eyes, the smile.
Satan's pawns
Do you mean "the I like it without Vaseline" look?
a very good description. and I believe they prefer pain. it keeps them angry
"Lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes." – Capt Quint
Gotcha!
Judge Matthew Barrett, we will all remember you and we should dig, dig, dig on this corrupt POS. His soul is bought and paid for, an eternity of burning sounds quite appropriate for this miserable excuse for a human. The Bias is so clear. His time will come!
Jena Griswold is at the epicenter of the election fraud. She sent her crew in to Mesa County to replace the database in the Election Management System with their fake one. They locked Tina out of the room while the put in their "trusted build".
Now Jena Griswold wants to follow in the footsteps of Katie Hobbs, who, as SOS of AZ, ran the elections there even while she ran for governor. Kari Lake would have been elected governor, and it is widely believed it was stolen.
Will this travesty be corrected before these criminal Democrats do even more damage? Because if nothing is done, they will never stop.
I believe, according to RRN, that Hobbs has been dealt with. End.
Just look at Colorado's Gun Laws since 2006!
So you can send out mail in ballots with holes in them to show who you voted for is fine and not fraud. Funny the holes only show republican candidates. Is happening in Virginia now.
The bigger problems are mail-in ballots, ballots that have no ID, even though the envelope has signature and barcode, QR code. And of course the made-for-fraud Dominion/Smartmatic machines. And corrupt people running it all.
The holes are actually just to differentiate between parties during a primary so they can sort them.
This is not a primary. It is an election.
The DA and judge need to be charged with violation of civil rights under color of law.
This crap must stop.
See why Dems must outrageously lie about everything?
They don't want to go to prison.
I would be interested in a class action lawsuit against said 'so called' judge!
Screw that a Grand Jury!
Until rope neck ties are handed out to those that violate citizens rights to cover up their dirty deeds, this will continue.
If president Trump can commute the sentence of George Santos, whose character is questionable at best, he must certainly be in a position to review Tina Peters case and grant her a full pardon, and demand restitution for her. She is a patriot for actions.
Sad how a handful of criminals can collude to destroy and incarcerate an innocent person while the entire country is powerless to intercede.
Or FO a whole state with Dominion same FAFO's that did that to Kallyfornistan!
I see the Tina Peters' travesty as a neon sign to the public – Don't You Ever Go Up Against Us Or We Will Annihilate You. IMO
That's their communistic hopium they keep smoking!
Maybe but for her constitutional rights that were violated as noted. That should bring pressure on the corrupt politicians, lawyers and judges who are the actual perpetrators
YES! Where is Ms Bondi on this? Cricket's…
How, in America, is this still happening to Tina Peters? Every day that she is confined in any jail or prison is too long. At this point, there should be NO further delays in her case and in her subsequent release! She should also receive restitution from those who maliciously and falsely imprisoned her!
Agreed 100% – do it judge…
Joe Hoft is the best writer at TGP.
Tina Peters is the only clerk that did her job in Colorado. They all know that. The law says to preserve records and that's exactly what she was doing.
WHY hasn't Trump Gotten her Out of that HeLL hole??
What Blue Tape is holding him back from doing it!??
Hey Joe Hoft and Martel Maxim…You failed to mention that Tore Maras and Grant Guillot Esq along with hundreds of amici curiae signatories were responsible for submitting the ONLY credible argument to release Tina Peters.THE ONLY REASON the judge is even considering the violation of Tina Peter's constitutional rights is because of the amici curiae argued on October 16, 2025. Her existing legal team seems hell bent on keeping Tina Peters in prison as a political martyr. They didn't bring any of this up before. It was Tore Maras and Grant Guillot. Say her name Joe—Tore Maras! Or, are your CIA handlers preventing you from doing so?
This is so wrong. I don't understand why colorado republicans are not up in arms over this. There should be mass protests outisde the courthouse every single day!
its total BS what she has been put through.
Can you find some?
We Know So LET Her Go. There are many that think they could end up like Tina Peters. The Democrats won the fear factor to imprison whistle blowers. The whole caring part of America knows you did your damage to us and to her so LET Her Go.
Where are the no kings protesters marching on the CO state capitol demanding her release, and calling for king polis to be dethroned?
Colorado has been overrun by complete idiots from guess where!
No mention of the 3,000+ of us who signed the amicus that the Tore Maras spearheaded?
We all know she was railroaded, she should never have been charged or imprisoned. Those tyrants and enemy combatants who did this to her need capital punishment.
At least equal time in prison times ten to send a message…
When a judge abuses his/her authority, there should be zero protections from criminal indictments and violations of civil rights.
Our judges should know and understand our Constitution and its granted rights, verbatim…
What isn't written in this article and deserves credit (right Joe?):
The amicus was filed by Terpeshore Maras and signed on by thousands of Americans arguing for her Constitutional rights.
One has to wonder why the name Terpeshore Maras aka Tore is not referenced? Why didn't Tina's counsel argue any of this? What didn't the right bullhorn the story when it happened instead waiting to mention it a week later?
Were they looking for a martyr, leaving her to die in prison for clicks? Was she a cash cow for influencers who profitted off her prosecution but did nothing to really help her?
Thousands signed onto this amicus. It could have been millions, but gatekeepers decide for you what is news.
Turn them all off.
Ok. I agree. So where is her attorney on filing charges against this judge and all other Colorado officials involved?! It makes no sense that this travesty of justice is allowed to continue given the exposure!!
FREE TINA NOW DAM IT !
Where is Blondie's Civil RIghts division?
Half a dozen in CO need indicted and prosecuted!
* WHAT IS TAKING SO LONG _ Free Gold Star American Women !
I fear that the triumvirate of evil in CO wish to accomplish the absolute worst of deeds to this great Patriot, Ms. Peters. It is a very nasty situation.
I wish for all of the help that the world can offer to free her of her shackles!
Why can't she be pardoned??
Trump, fire Blanch and Bondi do the right thing for Tina, let her go from the Binden
FREE TINA PETERS NOW
And da No Leg One Armed Wall Builder!
Let's not forget Derek Chauvin! Of saint Floyd of fentanyl fowl up…
I beleive he was most likely a dirty cop who provided outdoor security to a La Raza Club which dealt in Meth, Fentanyl and counterfeit dollaros.
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Floyd supposedly worked security on da inside and even shorted Chauvin check.
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I suspect da Cartel wanted to make an example of bustin Floyd by a cop to send a message to all others NOT To steal their drugs and counterfeit.
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Dis would explain why Chauvin made it so public while he NEW he was bein videoed by numerous people in da 21st CENTURY! .
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I wonder what happened to his Beautiful Vietnamese wife. DId she go back to Vietnam rich or still livin good as a real estate agent in da USSA???
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I definitely beleive THEIR is MOE to dis STORY!
My point is Derek Chauvin didn't kill the overdose Dummy!
Very True. He didn't kill him fo sure. He ODed. However I'd LOVE to see da rest of da story. Especially what happened to his wife after she divorced him. DId her brother git out of jail yet for this?
So has she been released?
dear God, please free Tina and all of the other good people democrats have falsely imprisoned and let the democrats know the consequences of judging others falsely in Jesus name amen…Matthew 7: 7 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
Tina Peters – An American hero.
FREE HER NOW.
Prosecute those that imprisoned her.
Hey Joe why didn't you mention the highly successful amicus brief that Tore Maras filed along with my husband, myself, and 3000+ other amici? Tore throws the only punches that actually make contact.
I’m waiting for the day Trump pardons her.
Where is Trump on this? Where is Bondi on this?
Tina is a political prisoner.. time to release her and prosecute those criminals who have violated her Constitutional rights.
Understood!
So there’s Judge Barrett – arrogantly violating little ordinary
American Tina Peters Constitutional rights in 4! ways
because she dared to speak out against election fraud.
Makes you wonder how often Lefty judges like him do such
things because no one challenges them on it. And how often
citizens are crushed underfoot by his blatant violation of his
oath of office
May true justice rescue Tina Peters. After all, it is what this
ordinary American woman truly stands for.
What the DOJ has done to this America Patriot is down right CRIMINAL, Ms. Peters shouldn't have served ONE DAY in Prison, her only ALLEDGED crime was telling the TRUTH . There is NO Justice in America, wherein LAWLESSNESS abounds, being a SIN SICK LAND, the MODERN DAY SODOM & GOMORRAH !!!
You didn't mention the Amicus that over 3,000 supporters of Tina' Peters' rights signed on to, and that the judge referred to twice during the hearing. He said the amicus curiae was going to be useful for his decision to the court. A big thank you to Tore and to all of those who signed on to this Amicus Curiae. If we hadn't done this Tina Peters wouldn't have stood a chance. At least now there is a chance that she will at least be let out of prison until her appeal.
Todd Blanche is fighting to keep her imprisoned. He's NOT like us. Trump needs to get that traitor OUT of his administration.
I am hoping she sues everyone involved. Only way to stop these evil people.
I do not understand why a criminal gets a pardon this past week and someone who exposes criminal activity gets sentenced to nine years. Something is very wrong with our justice system in this country.
Why has Trump not pardoned her yet?
Just another American GOLD STAR mother that the democrats jailed….FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING!
It was LEGAL what she did.
The LAWLESS democRats who were in charge, thought otherwise as they were caught in their crimes red handed!
If government officials violate citizens constitutional rights they should go to prison.
Bondi arrest those imposing law-fare on the innocent or someone with a sense of justice should put you behind bars
The left is destroying itself trying to "GET" Tina Peters.
"Officials" in Colorado should be jailed.
No surprise at all that the Democrat party in Colorado is unable to send up an honest and effective government.
All that crowd can do is engage in gangland style "let's pretend" processes.
"Colorado Governor, SOS, AG, DA’s"
Could it be a RICO conspiracy ?