The ACLU of Colorado sometimes participates in ongoing legal cases as “amicus curiae,” meaning “friend of the court.” An amicus curiae is not a party to a case but can assist the just resolution of a matter by submitting briefs that offer expertise, insight, or context relevant for a court to consider before making its ruling. The ACLU of Colorado participates as amicus curiae in matters implicating its mission to protect, defend and extend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Colorado. Below are some of the recent filings the ACLU of Colorado has submitted as amicus curiae.
We argue that conducting warrantless long-term, continuous surveillance of a person’s home using cameras that are posted on utility poles nearby violates the Fourth Amendment.
We argue that racial bias has no place in our jury system and the Colorado Supreme Court must remand this case for a new trial after a judge refused to excuse for cause a potential juror who made openly racist statements during jury selection.