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Apr 23, 2019
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Apr 05, 2019
Remembering ACLU Supporter and Leader in the Colorado Springs ACLU Chapter Bill Hochman
Dec 20, 2018
ACLU and Denver Settle Case of Man Held in Jail Over a $50 fee
DENVER — ACLU of Colorado and Denver announced a resolution this morning of Mickey Howard’s lawsuit against the City for jailing him for 4 additional days after a court ordered his release on bond because he could not pay Denver’s additional $50 “bond fee.” Denver has made substantial policy changes and agreed to pay a meaningful monetary payment to Mr. Howard for damages and attorneys’ fees.[1]
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