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15 Court Cases
Court Case
Nov 14, 2024
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  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +1 Issue

Illegal Practices in the Pueblo Municipal Court

The ACLU of Colorado is investigating and bringing habeas corpus cases based on unlawful practices occurring in the Pueblo Municipal Court where the court is issuing new “Contempt of Court” charges against defendants for missing court dates, resulting in extreme and illegal jail sentences.
Court Case
Sep 09, 2024
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  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +1 Issue

Niemeyer v. Colorado (Amicus)

The ACLU of Colorado filed an amicus brief along with the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers calling for the Colorado Supreme Court to recognize that a person held at a police station for two hours, restrained with bags over her hands, interrogated, and not permitted to leave, is in police custody, and thus must be read a Miranda advisement, no matter how police characterize the situation.
Court Case
Aug 22, 2024
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Colorado Health Network, Inc. and Southern Colorado Harm Reduction Association v. City of Pueblo

The ACLU-CO sued the City of Pueblo to stop enforcement of a harmful new law prohibiting the operation of syringe exchange programs (SEPs) within city limits.
Court Case
Dec 04, 2023
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  • Women’s Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Freyer et al v. Frontier Airlines, Inc.

Court Case
Oct 03, 2023
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Ruths v. Woodland Park School District RE-2 et al.

Court Case
Jun 27, 2023
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  • Freedom of Expression & Religion|
  • +1 Issue

Billy Raymond Counterman v. People of CO (Amicus)