Press Releases

ACLU Files Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reject Attempt to Weaken Civil Rights Law

The American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today urging the court to reject a First Amendment challenge to a Colorado civil rights law requiring businesses open to the public to treat customers equally.

ACLU Sues Boulder Over ‘Camping’ Bans That Punish People Experiencing Homelessness

A lawsuit filed today by ACLU of Colorado challenges the enforcement of two Boulder ordinances that target the city’s unhoused residents by criminalizing survival outdoors.

Settlement Reached in Frontier Airlines Pregnancy and Lactation Discrimination Lawsuit

The parties announced a settlement today in a case filed by four flight attendants who alleged that Frontier Airlines discriminates against pregnant and lactating employees.

First Trial in the Nation on Behalf of Protesters Injured by Police During George Floyd Protests Begins

The first trial in the nation challenging police officers’ illegal use of force against individuals protesting the murder of George Floyd is set to begin in federal district court in Denver, Colorado

ACLU Colorado Taps Nationally Recognized Civil Rights Strategist Taylor Pendergrass to Lead Advocacy Efforts

DENVER – ACLU of Colorado proudly announces Taylor Pendergrass as its new Director of Advocacy and Strategic Alliances.

Colorado Springs Settles Racial Profiling Lawsuit Brought by ACLU

The City of Colorado Springs has agreed to pay $65,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Colorado alleging that three Colorado Springs police officers engaged in racially biased policing when they targeted Corey Barnes

ACLU of Colorado Cautions Boulder: Stop Mistreating Unhoused Residents

ACLU of Colorado sent a letter today to government officials in Boulder, demanding an end to their unconstitutional and inhumane treatment of unhoused Boulder residents.