News

3.25.13
ACLU of Colorado welcomes new staff Full Story >
We are excited to announce two new wonderful additions to our staff.
3.20.13
ACLU-CO Statement on the death of Tom Clements, Colorado DOC Executive Director Full Story >
Read our official statement here.
3.12.13
ACLU-CO Statement on the Passing of Civil Unions Full Story >
We are thrilled that civil unions has passed the legislature! Read our official statement here.
3.12.13
Colorado Springs City Council decides to repeal panhandling ban Full Story >
Read the statement of ACLU of Colorado Legal Director Mark Silverstein here.
2.28.13
Appeals court upholds plan that would fund CO religious schools Full Story >
An appeals court ruled today that a voucher plan adopted by the DCSD does not violate the Colorado Constitution by diverting taxpayer money to pay students’ tuition at religious and other private schools.
2.21.13
FBI and Dept of Justice investigating 2010 death of Marvin Booker Full Story >
There is still hope that there will be justice for Marvin Booker after all. Booker was the victim of police brutality, killed in 2010 by 5 Denver deputies at the Denver Jail.
2.14.13
Our 2013 Annual Membership Meeting was a great success! Full Story >
Check out pictures from the event and learn more about our award recipients.
1.7.13
State Patrol agrees to $1M payment, major improvements to settle ACLU lawsuit Full Story >
A settlement with the CO State Patrol has been reached that will resolve a lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of Jason Kemp, who was killed when he refused to allow state troopers into his home without a warrant.
12.19.12
Victory! ACLU wins first round in lawsuit against Colorado Springs Full Story >
Federal District Court Judge Marcia Krieger issued a preliminary injunction that prohibits Colorado Springs from enforcing its recently-passed “no solicitation zone” in the city’s downtown area.
12.14.12
ACLU legal action against Colorado Springs continues Full Story >
Federal District Court Judge Marcia Krieger heard evidence from the ACLU of CO and Colorado Springs on the newly adopted “no solicitation zone” on Dec. 13th.