Tag:Colorado Constitution
Courts
Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Reverses Decision Allowing Certain Immigrant Arrests and Detentions
The Colorado Court of Appeals found that the Colorado Constitution prohibited immigrant arrests and detentions carried out by the Teller County Sheriff’s Office in their agreement with ICE.
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Legislature
Colorado voters will decide if first-degree murder defendants should be denied right to bail
Colorado lawmakers approved legislation that will send a question to voters asking if people charged with first-degree murder should be denied bail “when proof is evident or presumption is great” that the person will be found guilty.
People
CBA/DBA Executive Director Departs, 6 Firms Add Attorneys
Amy Larson departed her role as executive director of the CBA/DBA, local firms added new attorneys and more.
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Courts
Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for Feb. 20
The Colorado Supreme Court released four opinions including GHP Horwath, P.C. v. Kazazian.
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History
A Brief History of Colorado Sen. Casimiro Barela
Casimiro Barela was one of the drafters of the Colorado Constitution and he suggested writing it in three languages.
Courts
10th Circuit Returns for Oral Arguments on Pandemic Insurance Coverage, CO Campaign Contribution Caps and More
The 10th Circuit will hold five days of oral arguments next week on issues like COVID-19 insurance coverage, campaign donation caps and more.
History
A Brief History of Colorado Dues Checkoffs for State Employees
The state Supreme Court in 2004 ruled state employees and labor organizations had standing to sue the governor over an executive order.
News
Arvada Police Sued Over Shooting of Johnny Hurley a Year After His Death
The case relies on a police reform bill passed in 2020 that allows suits against officers based on violations of the state constitution.