Consent Decree Agreement Reached Between Aurora and Colorado AG Addressing Systemic Public Safety Changes
Aurora and AG Weiser have reached a final agreement in principle on the terms of a consent decree to resolve issues identified in a September report.
New Legislative Map Approved By Colorado Supreme Court
The Colorado Supreme Court rejected legal challenges and approved the state’s new legislative redistricting map.
Timothy Schutz Appointed to Colorado Court of Appeals
Judge Timothy Schutz was appointed to the Colorado Court of Appeals, the only judge from El Paso County on the court since 1988.
Attorneys Guide Congressional Redistricting Commission Through ‘Uncharted Waters’
Fred Yarger and Jerome DeHerrera guided an independent commission through the "uncharted waters" of Colorado's new redistricting process.
Denver DAs Prosecutorial Discretion Not Influenced by Race Report Says
Prosecutorial discretion does not account for different racial and ethnic outcomes in dismissals and deferred judgement in Denver.
Lawsuit Claims Colorado’s American Indian Mascot Ban Violates Constitutional and CRA Protections
Plaintiffs say a Colorado law banning American Indian mascots violates their constitutional rights and Title VI of the CRA.
The ‘Access to Justice in the United States’ Study Documents Insights into the Justice...
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IAALS and HiiL highlighted results of a nationwide study on access to justice during a webinar presentation as part of the Paths to Justice Summit Series on Nov. 3.
Colorado Voters Reject Statewide Ballot Measures
Colorado voters rejected three statewide ballot measures on Tuesday, including a proposed marijuana tax increase to fund educational programs.
Colorado Supreme Court Approves New Congressional Map
The Colorado Supreme Court approved a new congressional map, despite objections from groups who say it dilutes minority voters' influence.
California Man Charged with Assault and Interference with a Flight Crew
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Brian Hsu was federally charged after allegedly attacking a flight attendant aboard cross-county American Airlines flight 976, which forced the plane to be diverted to Denver last week.