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Nov 12, 2015
ACLU of Colorado Welcomes New Staff
Alejandra Garza is our new Field Coordinator.
Her main focus is developing and implementing strategic advocacy, education and mobilization campaigns while working with diverse organizations and individuals to furthe
Nov 02, 2015
ACLU Wins Dismissal of Hundreds of Panhandling Charges in Colorado Springs
DENVER – The City of Colorado Springs informed the ACLU of Colorado by letter last Friday that it is dismissing charges, vacating outstanding fines and sentencing requirements, and voiding warrants in 375 active panhandling-related cases.
Oct 22, 2015
Colorado Springs Sentences Hundreds of Impoverished People to Debtors’ Prison in Violation of U.S Constitution and State Law
DENVER – The Colorado Springs Municipal Court is routinely violating the United States Constitution and state law by jailing hundreds of people because they are too poor to pay court-ordered fines and fees, according to an ACLU letter sent to the City Attorney and the Municipal Court this morning.
Oct 01, 2015
Federal Court Strikes Down Grand Junction Panhandling Ordinance
DENVER - Federal District Court Judge Christine Arguello issued a 39-page decision yesterday striking down Grand Junction’s panhandling ordinance, ruling that it violates the First Amendment rights of persons who wish to solicit charity in public places.
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