Press Releases

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.

Federal Court Allows Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Against Frontier Airlines to Continue

A federal court yesterday denied Frontier Airlines’ request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by four flight attendants who allege the company discriminates against pregnant and breastfeeding employees.

ACLU of Colorado Announces Launch of Statewide Justice Initiative

Today, ACLU of Colorado announced the launch of Expanding the Table for Justice (ETFJ), a statewide initiative and 60-day community listening tour.

ACLU Sues Aurora, Prior Convictions Shouldn’t Prohibit People From Running for Office

Today, ACLU of Colorado sued the City of Aurora for blocking a candidate with a prior felony conviction from running for public office.

ACLU of Colorado Calls on Biden Administration to Provide Vaccine Access to All Immigrants Detained at Aurora ICE Processing Center

The ACLU of Colorado sent a letter today to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Field Office Director John Fabbricatore demanding that he provide vaccine access to the 563 people in detention at the Aurora ICE Processing Center.

ACLU Sues Mesa County Judge, Sheriffs Who Caused Boulder Woman 15 Days in Jail Without Opportunity for Pretrial Release

In a filing this morning in federal district court, ACLU lawyers sued the Chief Judge in Mesa County, Brian Flynn, as well as Mesa County Sheriff Matt Lewis and Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle.