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Mar 17, 2014

Statement of ACLU of Colorado Legal Director Mark Silverstein on the Colorado Supreme Court’s Decision to Consider School Voucher Case

Freedom of Expression & Religion

“The ACLU of Colorado is encouraged by the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to hear the Douglas County school voucher case, and we look forward to arguing before the court that it must strike down the...

“The ACLU of Colorado is encouraged by the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to hear the Douglas County school voucher case, and we look forward to arguing before the court that it must strike down the...

Mar 13, 2014

A Room of One’s Own

Women’s Rights

When I found out that I was pregnant with twins, I was incredibly excited and also completely terrified. There were so many things to learn, including whether or not I would be able to breastfeed two...

When I found out that I was pregnant with twins, I was incredibly excited and also completely terrified. There were so many things to learn, including whether or not I would be able to breastfeed two...

Mar 10, 2014

Prepared Remarks of ACLU Public Policy Director Denise Maes on SB 14-064, concerning solitary confinement of prisoners with serious mental illness

Criminal Legal Reform

Bill to be considered March 10, 2014 by the Senate Judiciary Committee at 1:30 pm MT

In isolated confinement, the cells are a bit bigger than a king sized bed.  A...

Bill to be considered March 10, 2014 by the Senate Judiciary Committee at 1:30 pm MT

In isolated confinement, the cells are a bit bigger than a king sized bed.  A...

Mar 10, 2014

Senate Judiciary to hear solitary confinement bill today

Criminal Legal Reform

The Senate Judiciary committee will be hearing testimony on SB 064 this afternoon. The bill would put limits on the use of solitary confinement for seriously mentally ill inmates and set rules regarding the...

The Senate Judiciary committee will be hearing testimony on SB 064 this afternoon. The bill would put limits on the use of solitary confinement for seriously mentally ill inmates and set rules regarding the...

Mar 6, 2014

Statement from ACLU Executive Director Nathan Woodliff-Stanley on DA Brauchler’s Decision to End Death Penalty Pursuit in Montour Trial

Criminal Legal Reform

“The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado is encouraged by 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler’s decision to end his lengthy and expensive pursuit of the death penalty in the...

“The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado is encouraged by 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler’s decision to end his lengthy and expensive pursuit of the death penalty in the...