Tag:Eighth Amendment

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Finds Life Without Parole Sentence Isn’t Unconstitutional

The Colorado Supreme Court determined the state’s life without the possibility of parole sentence isn’t categorically unconstitutional.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Vacates Qualified Immunity in a Malicious Prosecution Case

The 10th Circuit reversed the district court’s finding of qualified immunity for a malicious prosecution claim and remanded it to the district court to consider the other remaining elements in the case.

Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Overrules Chevron

The U.S. Supreme Court overruled its 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, stating courts not statutory agencies have a duty to say what the law is.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for May 7, 8, 14

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals released opinions addressing the Eighth Amendment, the Fourth Amendment and qualified immunity.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Nov. 30

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court ruling in a case alleging violations of the First and Eighth Amendments.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Oct. 18

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals made a ruling in a case involving Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Oct. 10

The 10th Circuit made a ruling in a case connected to the Eighth Amendment.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for Sept. 5

The 10th Circuit affirmed multiple rulings including in a case involving COVID-19.