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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.
11.30.12
UPDATE: ACLU challenge to “no solicitation zone” progresses Full Story >
The Federal District Court in Denver scheduled an evidentiary hearing for the ACLU's lawsuit challenging the recently adopted Colorado Springs “no solicitation zone” ordinance.
11.28.12
ACLU files lawsuit challenging Colorado Springs No-Solicitation Zone Full Story >
ACLU of CO lawyers filed a First Amendment lawsuit in federal court that seeks an immediate injunction against a sweeping “no solicitation zone” covering 12 blocks of downtown Colorado Springs.
11.13.12
Discrimination is not religious liberty Full Story >
ACLU of CO Exec Director Nathan Woodliff-Stanley's column on the fallacy of the religious liberty argument by the Catholic Church regarding contraception was featured in the Denver Post recently.
11.7.12
VICTORY - Amendment 64 Passes! Full Story >
Colorado joins Washington in ending the costly and harmful prohibition of marijuana, sending a clear message that we are not willing to spend any more money and effort on the prohibition of marijuana.
10.25.12
New Report Details Racial Disparities in CO Marijuana Enforcement Full Story >
ACLU of CO Public Policy Director Denise Maes spoke at a press conference announcing the release of a new report by the Marijuana Arrest Research Project that found significant evidence of racial disparity in marijuana-related arrests exists in Colorado.
10.12.12
After ACLU letter, Durango reverses position on voter registration volunteers Full Story >
The ACLU of Colorado recently scored a victory that will positively impact future elections in our important swing state.
10.11.12
ACLU of CO hires Nathan Woodliff-Stanley as Executive Director Full Story >
We are pleased to announce Nathan Woodliff-Stanley has been hired as the new Executive Director. He brings to the organization more than 20 years of leadership, nonprofit, and advocacy experience.
10.10.12
Report: Too Many Teens in Solitary Confinement Full Story >
Young people are held in solitary confinement in jails and prisons across the U.S., often for weeks or months at a time, the ACLU and Human Rights Watch said in a new report.
9.18.12
ACLU Settles CO Lawsuit – Mothers’ Right to Pump Breast Milk Protected Full Story >
The ACLU of CO and the national ACLU reached the first public settlement of a legal challenge brought under the 2008 Colorado Nursing Mothers Act on behalf of a teacher who lost her job for pumping breast milk at work.