Immigration Detainees Get Major Federal Court Victory in Lawsuit Against GEO Group
A federal judge ruled a long-running lawsuit against the GEO Group running the ICE detention facility in Aurora should go to jury trial.
More than $1 Million in Justice Department Grants Awarded to Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Nearly $1.2 million in grants administered through the Office of Justice Programs has been awarded to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in Towaoc, Colorado, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.
Nearly $300,000 Awarded to Project Safe Neighborhoods in Colorado
The Department of Justice has awarded $288,791 in support of the Project Safe Neighborhoods Program in Colorado, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.
Judge Todd Plewe named Chief Judge of the 22nd Judicial District
Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright appointed Judge Todd Plewe to serve as chief judge of the 22nd Judicial District.
Colorado Joins Pesticide Lawsuit
AG Phil Weiser joined nine other states in a lawsuit against Syngenta and Corteva for anti-competitive actions that hurt farmers.
John “Clay” McKisson named Chief Judge of the 3rd Judicial District
Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright appointed Judge John “Clay” McKisson to serve as chief judge of the 3rd Judicial District.
Connie Talmage Announces Departure from Colorado Lawyers Committee
Connie Talmage, executive director of the Colorado Lawyers Committee, announced her departure from the group, she will stay at the CLC until her successor is hired.
Annual CDAC Conference Continues Education for DA’s
Hundreds of prosecutors and DA investigators across Colorado attended the 2022 CDAC Conference to take classes and continue their education.
DPD Sergeant Files EEOC Complaint
Denver police Sgt. Carla Havard recently filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission according to the Denver Post, citing issues with the work environment within DPD.
Gov. Polis Makes District Court Appointments
Gov. Jared Polis appointed Robert Gunning to the 20th Judicial District Court and Michelle Jones and David Karpel to the 18th Judicial District Court.