News & Commentary
Oct 25, 2017
The Masterpiece Cakeshop Case: What You Need to Know
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Oct 23, 2017
ACLU Files Brief at Supreme Court Arguing That Businesses Open to Public Cannot Discriminate Against Customers
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Oct 19, 2017
Episode 7: “We’re all together to defend the bill of rights.”
On today’s episode, John sits down with David Cole, ACLU national Legal Director. Mr. Cole oversees the ACLU’s U.S. Supreme Court docket. He discusses the cases that will be decided during what he calls “A huge session at the Supreme Court” and the wide implications of their outcomes. Also, John has a news update on an investigation into abusive practices at a court in Alamosa.
Call To Action: Alejandra highlights the importance of participating in local elections. For more information on how to participate and help ACLU of Colorado turn out voters, email Alejandra at
Oct 06, 2017
Episode 6: “I think we need to be honest with each other.”
On today’s episode, John sits down with Jeffrey Robinson, ACLU Deputy Legal Director, and Director for the Trone Center for Justice & Equality. Mr. Robinson, the ACLU’s top racial justice expert, discusses the dark history of Confederate Monuments across the country, Trump’s criticism of NFL athletes who have knelt in protest of police violence, and what we can learn from our past to combat systemic racism. Also, Staff Attorney, Arash Jahanian has a news update on yet another case involving racial profiling by police in Aurora.
Call To Action: Join us in making clear demands to Attorney General Jeff Sessions to restore accountability at the Departme
Oct 05, 2017
ACLU Report Highlights Abusive and Unconstitutional Practices in Colorado City Courts
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Sep 21, 2017
Episode 5: “We were turned away because of who we are.”
On today’s episode, Alejandra talks to ACLU clients Dave Mullins and Charlie Craig, a Colorado couple who were turned away by a bakery that refused to sell them a cake to celebrate their wedding. In November, the case will go before the US Supreme Court and the outcome could have wide implications. Dave and Charlie talk about their experience that day, what’s at stake at the Supreme Court, and why its never been about a cake. Also, John discusses a new ACLU case involving Iraqi immigrants, the Trump Administration, and abuse at a detention facility in Aurora.
Call To Action: President Trump put thousands of military-grade weapons back into the hands of police departments across our country. Support the petition to stop send
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