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“This kind of selective enforcement is the essence of criminalizing homelessness.”
“Those that continue to illegally hold people in jail solely because they cannot pay fees should expect to be sued.”
This settlement is the first in the country to result in treatment for all of a state’s prisoners with chronic hepatitis C infection.
“The cruel and thoughtless policy at the heart of this lawsuit targeted the most vulnerable individuals.”
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Racial Justice | 01.17.19

Denver Marade

Every year, we honor the legacy of civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of the largest marches in the country. Please join us for the MLK Marade! Monday, January 21 at 9:30 a.m. We will meet at the ACLU tent near the MLK "I Have a Dream" Memorial statue in City Park in Denver. The Marade begins at 10:45 a.m. | Read More

Women’s Rights | 01.17.19

Womxn’s March On Denver

Join us for coffee, donuts and sign-making before the Womxn's March. We will walk to Civic Center Park together and march as a group! Saturday, January 19, 7:30 a.m. ACLU of Colorado - Lobby 303 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 Not in Denver? Visit https://www.womensmarchdenver.org/sister-marches.html to find a march near you. | Read More

01.04.19

Latino Community Luncheon

Latino Community Luncheon presents: ACLU: Why We Do What We Do With guest speaker Kathleen Hynes, Ph.D., Community Advocate, ACLU of Colorado The Colorado Springs Latino Community Luncheon: brings together our diverse community to share information and ideas, promote cultural awareness and educate the community on the events and issues impacting Latinos in El Paso County. Please.... | Read More

News | 12.20.18

ACLU and Denver Settle Case of Man Held in Jail Over a $50 fee

December 20, 2018 DENVER — ACLU of Colorado and Denver announced a resolution this morning of Mickey Howard’s lawsuit against the City for jailing him for 4 additional days after a court ordered his release on bond because he could not pay Denver’s additional $50 “bond fee.” Denver has made substantial policy changes and agreed to pay a meaningful monetary.... | Read More

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Vote Like Your Rights Depend On It

This November, all Coloradans need to vote like their rights depend on it. Join our voter engagement campaign and help ACLU protect the right to vote, combat suppression,....

Standing Up for Incarcerated Kids in Colorado

The ACLU of Colorado is committed to protecting children who are in the care of the Colorado Department of Youth Corrections (DYC) and to transforming the culture at DYC....

Protect Patient Health: Stop the use of Religion to Deny Healthcare

The ACLU of Colorado believes that everyone has a right to receive appropriate healthcare and information. Everyday in Colorado, healthcare providers and hospitals deny....

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Now more than ever, we need Coloradans to come together in support of civil rights and liberties. Sign the pledge and tell your local and statewide leaders to protect....