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Right to Petition the Government

The right to speak out about government’s abuse of power or its failure to act is at the crux of the First Amendment’s protections.

The ACLU of Colorado has challenged law enforcement intimidation and arrest of peaceful protestors in numerous cases over the year. Notable highlights include litigation over the State’s regulation of demonstration permits and parade routes leading up to the Democratic National Convention, and revealing the existence of the Denver Police Department’s “Spy Files,” kept on peaceful demonstrators and activists.

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2008-06
American Civil Liberties Union v. City & County of Denver
First Amendment
Right to Petition the Government
This lawsuit, filed against Denver and the United States Secret Service on behalf of twelve national and local advocacy organizations, seeks to protect the First Amendment rights of individual and organizations that wish to express their views about issues of public concern during the time of the Democratic National Convention in Denver in 2008. READ MORE >
2007-05
People v. Cordaro, Durland, Eaves, Fineron, Froese, Kerwin, and Verlo
First Amendment
Police Practices
Right to Petition the Government
The City of Colorado Springs prosecuted seven persons who marched with a larger group during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Colorado Springs on March 17, 2007, wearing green t-shirts with peace signs and carrying peace banners. READ MORE >
2004-01
American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado v. Gonzalez
Due Process
First Amendment
Right to Petition the Government
The State of Colorado adopted new administrative regulations setting out procedures for issuing permits and conducting rallies and demonstrations on the steps of the State Capitol. READ MORE >
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