American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado

“This kind of selective enforcement is the essence of criminalizing homelessness.”
ACLU of Colorado has taken the following positions on initiatives that impact civil rights and civil liberties.
ACLU of Colorado endorses Amendment A to “prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances” in Colorado.
" If Colorado adopts Amendment V, it will bring fresh perspectives and new ideas to the Capitol."
“Those that continue to illegally hold people in jail solely because they cannot pay fees should expect to be sued.”
ACLU Demands Colorado State University Amend Policing Practices Following Racial Profiling of Two Young Native American Men
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.”
a smartphone app that empowers Coloradans to record police and hold them accountable for their actions
Know Your Rights

The Latest

Immigrants’ Rights, News | 12.07.18

Judge Rules Colorado Sheriffs Have No Legal Authority to Hold Prisoners for ICE

December 7, 2018 DENVER – State District Court Judge Eric Bentley issued a final ruling last night barring El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder from holding people in jail at the request of federal immigration enforcement (ICE) after they have posted bond, completed their sentence, or otherwise resolved their criminal case. “In issuing a very thorough final ruling that.... | Read More

News | 11.20.18

ACLU Sues Aurora for Brutalizing and Unlawfully Arresting Latino Man

November 20, 2018 ACLU Sues Aurora for Brutalizing and Unlawfully Arresting Latino Man Lawsuit Alleges Widespread Pattern of Racially Biased Policing Denver – The ACLU of Colorado sued the city of Aurora this morning on behalf of Alberto Torres, a Latino man who was illegally ordered out of his home and unjustifiably beaten by Aurora police officers who were.... | Read More

Voting Rights | 11.01.18

Activist Party & Beer Release

Sunday, November 4 1 pm - 3 pm Factotum Brewhouse | 3845 Lipan St., Denver, 80211 Join the ACLU of Colorado as we celebrate the hard work of our Vote Like Your Rights Depend On It campaign activists. Plus, we'll toast the release of Lady Justice Brewings "People Power" beer - some of the proceeds are donated to ACLU Colorado! Canvassed with our campaign? Enjoy a beer.... | Read More

Criminalization of Homelessness, News | 11.01.18

ACLU of Colorado Will Defend Fort Collins Man Who Was a Victim of Selective Enforcement of City’s Anti-Homeless Camping Ban

November 1, 2018 DENVER – The ACLU of Colorado announced this morning that it will represent Adam Wiemold, a homeless man who was charged with illegal “camping” by Fort Collins police for sleeping in his vehicle at a designated rest area where truck drivers regularly sleep in their vehicles undisturbed by police. “At the rest stop, Fort Collins police harass.... | Read More

1 2 Next

Upcoming Events

ACLU in the News

The Purple State Report

10.12.18 | 27. AG Candidate Phil Weiser

7.31.18 | 26. SCOTUS and Life After Roe

ACLUofColorado
@ACLUofColorado

RT @NLCHPhomeless: Join @ACLUofColorado & @NLCHPhomeless, in @CityofDurango on Dec 12 for A Conversation on Homelessness: Charting a M… https://t.co/eVyrLMd6Cz

2 days ago
4 retweets

ACLU of Colorado Campaigns

View All Campaigns

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....

Make Colorado a Civil Liberties Safe Zone

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....