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260 Court Cases
Court Case
Feb 01, 2019
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  • Freedom of Expression & Religion|
  • +1 Issue

Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship v. City of Fort Collins

Court Case
Dec 20, 2018
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Howard v. Denver

This lawsuit challenged two Denver policies that keep people in jail simply because of their poverty.
Court Case
Aug 28, 2018
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  • Unhoused Peoples' Rights|
  • +2 Issues

ACLU Demands 31 Colorado Cities Repeal Unconstitutional Anti-Panhandling Laws

The ACLU of Colorado sent individualized letters to 31 municipalities with varied bans on panhandling, all of which were facially unconstitutional in light of recent court decisions.
Court Case
Aug 19, 2018
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  • Immigrant Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Canseco v. Mikesell

The ACLU of Colorado sued Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell in July 2018, alleging that he is violating Colorado law by continuing to jail an individual who is eligible for release at the request of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Court Case
Jun 28, 2018
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  • Racial Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Hassan v. Williby (Aurora Police Racial Profiling)

Court Case
Jun 28, 2018
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  • Racial Justice

Crews v. Gerdjikian (Aurora police excessive force)

Court Case
Jun 05, 2018
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  • Freedom of Expression & Religion|
  • +1 Issue

City of Durango v. Nocella

In this case, the ACLU successfully defended Anthony Nocella, whom the City of Durango charged with parading without a permit and obstructing the streets during a protest held on the day of Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2017.
Court Case
Jun 04, 2018
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  • LGBTQ+ Equality

Masterpiece Cakeshop

On May 30, 2014, the Colorado Civil Rights Commission determined that Masterpiece Cakeshop unlawfully discriminated against David Mullins and Charlie Craig by refusing to sell them a wedding cake
Court Case
Mar 22, 2018
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Bailey v. Teller County