Press Releases

ACLU Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

MINNEAPOLIS — A jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges in the murder of George Floyd. 

ACLU of Colorado Statement on Boulder Shooting

We are heartbroken over the loss of ten lives during the horrific attack in Boulder yesterday. Our deepest sympathies go out to those whose loved ones lost their lives, were injured, or were otherwise impacted by this tragedy.

ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Douglas County School District, Sheriff and SROs for Handcuffing an 11-year-old Child With Autism

ACLU of Colorado filed suit today against the Douglas County School District, Douglas County Sheriff and several School Resource Officers (SROs) after they aggressively handcuffed an eleven-year-old Hispanic child with autism and left him in a patrol car for hours

ACLU of Colorado Statement on the Aurora Independent Investigation Into Elijah McClain’s Death

The Aurora independent investigation report confirms in stark terms what the community has long understood: Aurora police killed Elijah McClain.

Victory in Fort Collins: Court Rules Camping Ban Prosecution Violates Constitution

The Larimer County District Court ruled that the City of Fort Collins violated the Constitution when it prosecuted Adam Wiemold, an unhoused Fort Collins man

Colorado Coalition Condemns Hickenlooper for Vote Against Stimulus

In a letter released Monday, February 8, a coalition of 300 concerned organizations, elected officials, businesses and community members called on Sen. John Hickenlooper to commit to supporting Colorado’s impacted communities

NFL Professional Athletes Call on Governor Polis to Safely Release People from Prison

In an ad launched today, local NFL professional athletes have teamed up with ACLU of Colorado, urging Governor Jared Polis to use his clemency powers to safely release medically vulnerable people from prison during the COVID-19 pandemic.