Tina Peters, the former Colorado clerk and an ally of Trump, remains in state prison after a federal judge denied her multiple requests for release, including appeals for bond and a federal case dismissal. Peters repeatedly sought a presidential pardon from Trump, who publicly demanded her release, criticizing Colorado Governor Jared Polis for keeping her incarcerated. Despite her claims of failing health in her family, all efforts for both her release and transfer to federal custody have been rejected. The court insists that state proceedings must conclude before any federal appeal can be addressed, fueling ongoing tensions and calls for intervention from her supporters.