Tag:First Amendment

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Feb. 17

The 10th Circuit issued an opinion in Lamb v. Montrose County Sheriff’s, et al finding that a former deputy sheriff didn’t voice a matter of public concern in a text message over which he claims he was terminated.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions from Jan. 26

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued opinions in Thompson v. Ragland and Simmermaker v. Trump, et al., both of which address First Amendment issues.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from Jan. 24

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Denver Bible Church, et al. v. Becerra, et al., a case that challenged the state’s COVID restrictions.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals for the Week of Jan. 10

The 10th Circuit ruled the Denver sheriff didn’t have final policymaking authority over payroll deductions and couldn’t be held liable in a First Amendment violation lawsuit.

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.

Web Designer Asks Supreme Court to Hear First Amendment Case

A Colorado web designer is asking SCOTUS to hear her case raising many unanswered questions from the 2018 Masterpiece Cakeshop decision.

10th Circuit Revives Prisoners’ Religious Rights Cases

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals recently allowed two cases alleging violations of prisoners’ religious rights to proceed.

Web Designer Loses First Amendment Challenge Over Same-Sex Wedding Sites

A Denver-area web designer lost her challenge to Colorado’s anti-discrimination law earlier this week when the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals concluded she could be forced to provide services for same-sex weddings or couples despite her religious objections.