Tag:civil rights

LGBTQ+ Family Law in Colorado: Looking Back and Looking Forward

For attorneys who represent LGBTQ+ clients and families, standard family law matters can require creative thinking.

ACLU Colorado Names Arnold & Porter’s Tim Macdonald as Legal Director

The ACLU of Colorado has named longtime Arnold & Porter’s Denver attorney Tim Macdonald as its new legal director.

Colorado Court of Appeals Hears Newest Masterpiece Cakeshop CADA Case

On Wednesday, the Colorado Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in a state lawsuit against Masterpiece Cakeshop.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Aug. 18

The Colorado Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed and remanded a case involving civil actions against a peace officer and their employer.

Protective Custody Conditions at Colorado Prison Need Improvement, DU Clinic Finds

A two-year investigation by law students looking into the conditions of a Colorado prison’s protective custody unit wrapped up.

Jordan Blisk is Working to Make Law More Inclusive for Trans People, and He’s Only Getting Started

At 27 years old, Jordan Blisk's hit the ground running in both his legal career and his work as an activist for transgender rights.

Trial Starts Against Denver Police Over Use of Force in 2020 Protests

A lawsuit against the Denver Police Department for use of force during the George Floyd protests had its first day at trial on Monday.

‘Freedom Riders’ Lead the Way Toward Equal Rights Movement in Colorado

CORE’s 1943 Colorado demonstration was one of the first successful protests for the group in the region but it wasn’t until larger court cases like Keyes v. School District 1 that real changes to state laws began happening.