News

5.22.13
Statement of ACLU-CO Executive Director on Hickenlooper’s Decision to Grant Reprieve to Dunlap Full Story >
5.21.13
ACLU Lawsuit Seeks Disclosure of Execution Drugs & Procedures Full Story >
The ACLU-CO filed suit seeking to identify the drugs and procedures that are planned for the execution of Nathan Dunlap, as well as the pharmacies that may provide lethal injection drugs to the state.
5.9.13
City of Loveland Settles with ACLU over Detainment and Search Full Story >
A $35,000 settlement with the City of Loveland was reached following the detainment and search of a Johnstown resident during a minor traffic stop by Loveland police in 2011.
5.6.13
State Shuts Down Solitary Confinement of Children at El Pueblo Full Story >
DHS issued an investigation report citing numerous violations of child care regulations, including the use of solitary confinement on children, and ordered El Pueblo to suspend operation of the “reflection cottages.”
5.1.13
ACLU-CO Executive Director Officiates Civil Unions Ceremonies Full Story >
Check out our ED at the May 1st civil unions ceremonies!
4.24.13
ACLU-CO Commends Pueblo City Schools for Protecting Kids at El Pueblo Full Story >
Read our statement on the Pueblo City Schools (D60) board’s recent vote to add conditions to their contract with El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch.
4.18.13
Stories of Solitary Confinement from Children at El Pueblo Full Story >
Since we demanded that the DHS put an end to solitary confinement of children at El Pueblo Boys & Girls Ranch, several children have come forward to share their stories about El Pueblo's “reflection cottages".
4.11.13
ACLU Demands DHS End Solitary Confinement of Children Full Story >
The ACLU of Colorado has called on the Department of Human Services to put a stop to El Pueblo’s violation of state regulations restricting the use of solitary confinement.
4.11.13
Charges dismissed in case against filmmaker who taped DCSD meeting Full Story >
DougCo prosecutors dropped charges against ACLU client Brian Malone, who was charged after attempting to videotape a DCSD meeting last summer.
4.11.13
Civil Liberties groups ask CO Supreme Court to hear DougCo Voucher Case Full Story >
Three civil liberties organizations today asked the CO Supreme Court to strike down a DougCo voucher program that provides public education funds to private religious schools.