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10.17.06
ACLU lawyers file suit on behalf of innocent woman wrongfully arrested, jailed, and strip searched Full Story >
Lawyers for the ACLU of Colorado filed suit today on behalf of Mercedes Archuleta, a Thornton mother of nine children with no criminal record whom Lakewood police wrongly and groundlessly listed in a warrant as a suspect in a misdemeanor harassment case.
9.12.06
Antiwar sign can stay, Salida says, avoiding federal court faceoff with ACLU attorneys Full Story >
The City of Salida avoided a federal court battle with ACLU attorneys yesterday, when it withdrew its threat to enforce its sign code against Debra Juchem, a local resident and business owner who erected an antiwar sign on the side of her downtown building.
8.31.06
Pueblo County ACLU Chapter on the move Full Story >
Actively organizing to protect our civil liberties, fired up Pueblo County ACLU of Colorado Chapter hosted its first Annual Members Meeting last night at the Historic Pueblo Union Depot.
8.23.06
Recent civil rights losses and violations spur citizens to form Pueblo County ACLU Chapter Full Story >
Responding to executive abuses of power and general concerns about the loss of civil rights, Pueblo and surrounding area residents are forming a Pueblo County ACLU of Colorado Chapter.
8.18.06
"Nonlethal" force can kill Full Story >
Guest commentary for the Denver Post by Mark Silverstein and Mindy Barton. The tragic death of 22-year-old Ryan Wilson on August 4th has justifiably re-focused public attention on the dangers posed when police fire their new high-powered electroshock weapons.
7.2.06
Flashlight beating by Colorado Springs police officer prompts ACLU lawsuit Full Story >
In a lawsuit filed in federal court in Denver today, ACLU lawyers alleged that a Colorado Springs police officer used his heavy police-issued metal flashlight to administer a vicious beating to the ACLU’s client.
6.22.06
ACLU SUES GARFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF FOR REFUSING ATTORNEY INTERVIEWS Full Story >
6.13.06
Colorado Springs Sues ACLU For Over Request For Public Records Full Story >
In response to a routine request for public records filed by the ACLU of Colorado, the City of Colorado Springs filed suit against the ACLU in state district court in Colorado Springs.
5.24.06
ACLU Launches Nationwide Action Against NSA Snooping on Americans’ Phone Calls Full Story >
The ACLU of Colorado Is One of Twenty State Affiliates Urging Local Officials to Investigate Phone Companies’ Cooperation with Spy Agency; FCC Action Also Sought.
5.12.06
Denver’s Hannah Picasso-Hobin receives ACLU’s National 2006 Youth Activist Scholarship Full Story >
Denver’s Hannah Picasso-Hobin is one of nine high school seniors to receive a $4,000 college scholarship in recognition of their outstanding work to protect civil liberties, especially for young people.