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New Programs Aim to Continue Progress in Diversifying the Bench

The Colorado Judicial Department is taking the lead in new projects aimed at improving diversity on the bench.
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Denver Cold Cases See Some Progress but Overall Trends Concern Some Experts

Roughly 60% of cold cases in Denver include nonwhite victims, a head-scratching statistic in a city where less than 20% are people of color.
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Secretary of Interior Speaks at CU Law Webinar

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse recently discussed Biden administration natural resources policies.
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Colorado Whistleblowers Ask for EPA Intervention at Commerce City Power Plant

State employee whistleblowers are asking the EPA administrator to reexamine an emissions permit granted to a power plant north of Denver.

Biden Nominates Veronica Rossman for 10th Circuit Seat

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he has nominated...
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Lolita Buckner Inniss Prepares to Join CU Law as Dean

CU Law School will welcome Lolita Buckner Inniss as its newest leader on July 1, taking over for Dean James Anaya.
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In-Person Legal Services at Immigrant Detention Center Halted by Outbreak

A recent COVID-19 outbreak in the detained population at the Aurora Contract Detention Facility has caused legal service providers to halt plans to reenter the facility

DA Dismisses Kidnapping Charges Related to July Protest

All remaining felony and misdemeanor charges have been dropped against five who blocked the entrance to a police station during a protest.

Snapchat and the First Amendment

In a case heard Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court considered whether a public school can punish a student for her off-campus, online speech

Regina Rodriguez Appears for Judicial Nomination Hearing

Regina Rodriguez appeared before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing regarding her nomination for a federal judge seat