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History

When the Federal Government Moved Farmers Across Colorado

Following the onset of the dust bowl, the federal government worked to move farmers out of the eastern plains and into the Western Slope.
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History

The Lawsuit to End Red Rocks Rock ’n’ Roll Restrictions

Rock ’n’ roll music was banned from Colorado’s famous outdoor venue, until a lawsuit from music promoter Barry Fey brought it back.
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Denver’s Failed Attempt to Resist Alcohol Prohibition

The City and County of Denver’s attempt to resist a statewide prohibition on alcohol ended up in the Colorado Supreme Court.
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The Colorado Law at the Heart of Health Care Clinic “Bubble Zones” Across the Country

Colorado’s first in the nation “bubble bill,” aimed at shielding individuals entering health care clinics from activists, was recently cited in dissent from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
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When the Utilities Lobby Received an Icy Reception from Colorado State Senators

Lobbyists from the utilities industry caused a stir in 1957 when they attempted to delay a bill permitting municipalities to build natural gas power plants.
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History

A Colorado Court Case that Strengthened Due Process Rights

In 1962, the Warren Court held that a formal confession obtained during the five-day detention of a 14-year-old child violated his due process rights.
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History

Colorado’s Unique Labor Organizing Law

Colorado’s Labor Peace Act looks likely to stir up controversy in the next legislative session, just like when it passed in 1943.
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Mining Districts, One of the First Outcroppings of Law and Local Government in Colorado

Miners didn’t just dig up gold when they arrived in Colorado, they also set up some of the first courts and local governments in the state.
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