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May 2, 2016

Bills to Protect the Rights of Poor Defendants in Municipal Court Receive Broad Bipartisan Support, Head to the Governor’s Desk

DENVER – The Colorado legislature passed two pieces of legislation in recent days to protect the rights of poor and vulnerable defendants in Colorado’s municipal courts. Both bills await Governor...

Apr 13, 2016

Fact Sheet: HB 1309 - A Bill to Safeguard the Right to Counsel in Municipal Court

JAILED DEFENDANTS TOO POOR TO BOND OUT REQUIRE COUNSEL AT FIRST APPEARANCE

The U.S. Supreme Court has held the first appearance in court is a “critical stage” where the...

JAILED DEFENDANTS TOO POOR TO BOND OUT REQUIRE COUNSEL AT FIRST APPEARANCE

The U.S. Supreme Court has held the first appearance in court is a “critical stage” where the...

Apr 6, 2016

Fact Sheet: HB 1328 - A Bill to Protect Colorado's Children from Solitary Confinement

Since 1999, Colorado law has prohibited the seclusion of children as punishment. Children may only be secluded during an ongoing emergency, when a child is in immediate danger of harming self or others....

Mar 11, 2016

Move Along to Where? Sweeps Illustrate Inhumane Treatment of Homeless and Vulnerable in Colorado

Denver's recent "sweeps" of people experiencing...

Mar 8, 2016

Statement of ACLU of Colorado Executive Director Nathan Woodliff-Stanley on Downtown Denver Homeless Sweeps

3/8/16
“The ACLU of Colorado is deeply concerned by the City of Denver’s approach to the visible presence of people who are homeless downtown, including today’s sweep and seizure of personal...

Feb 24, 2016

Prepared Testimony of ACLU of Colorado Executive Director Nathan Woodliff-Stanley on the Right to Rest Act

2/24/16
Today, the Local Government Committee of the Colorado House of Representatives will consider House Bill 1191...