Our legal team is constantly working on critical cases across the state. Below, you can find some of the cases we have been a part of.
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May 26, 2011
Jefferson County v. Boor
Freedom of Expression & Religion
The ACLU of Colorado announced it would provide free criminal defense services to Shane Boor, a 35-year-old Colorado man with no criminal record who faces criminal prosecution and a jail sentence for...
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May 24, 2011
Kemp v. Lawyer
Criminal Legal Reform
In this case, ACLU lawyers filed suit against three Colorado State Patrol officers – and two training supervisors – in the wrongful death of an unarmed Grand Junction man who was shot at point-blank range...
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Mar 29, 2011
Sanchez v. City and County of Denver
Criminal Legal Reform
This case alleges that Denver police targeted plaintiff Jose Sanchez unjustifiably while he was standing lawfully on the public sidewalk outside the home of his girlfriend, plaintiff Joshinna Carreras....
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Dec 13, 2010
ACLU Letter Prompts School To Permit Student To Create Gay-Straight Alliance Club
LGBTQ+ Equality
Thanks to a letter from the ACLU, a Greeley high school student will be permitted to start a Gay-Straight Alliance at his school, despite officials’ initial reluctance.
Steve Marcantonio just wanted...
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Nov 16, 2010
ACLU Demands Colorado Springs Area High School Rescind its Prohibition against Apparel Promoting LGBT Equality
LGBTQ+ Equality
UPDATE: Less than 24 hours after we sent the letter, Kate called to tell us school officials have told her she can wear her shirt!