News

6.17.13
Announcing Our 2013 Civil Rights Award Recipients Full Story >
We will present the 2013 Civil Rights Awards to recipients at our Bill of Rights Dinner on Oct 11th
6.14.13
ACLU statement on appointment of new CDOC Director Rick Raemisch Full Story >
Read the full statement here.
6.10.13
ACLU-CO Statement on Adams Co Decision to Rescind "Free-Speech Area" Full Story >
Read the statement here.
6.10.13
State Agrees to Permanently Block Law Restricting Marijuana Magazines Full Story >
State joined plaintiffs’ attorneys in asking a judge to declare restrictions on marijuana-related magazines unconstitutional and enter a permanent order blocking their implementation.
6.4.13
Bookstores & Newsstands Challenge Law Violating First Amendment Rights Full Story >
New Colorado law forces retailers to sell magazines focused on marijuana from behind the counter if anyone under 21 is allowed on the premises.
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!