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The Colorado attorney general’s review of Elijah McClain’s death is unprecedented. Here’s how it may go.
Experts say this appears to be the first time a Colorado governor has asked the attorney general’s office to serve as a special prosecutor on a case already decided on by a district attorney
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Colorado governor defends prison system, accuses ACLU of using coronavirus to push its agenda
By Jesse Paul Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
Silverman: The coronavirus has closed courts, but it will keep Colorado attorneys busy
By Craig Silverman Opinion
Veteran resort operator proposes to lead Granby Ranch out of chaos
By Jason Blevins Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published
ICE asks federal judge to force Denver to turn over information on 4 men subject to deportation
By The Associated Press Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published
Opinion: Justice comes in many forms. Here’s how wrongs can be turned into good policy and laws.
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Judge dismisses lawsuits challenging private management in two Colorado school districts
David H. Goldberg, a Denver district court judge, ruled that the union failed to establish how the order had caused injury and so lacked grounds to sue
Lawsuit seeks suspension of drilling permits in Colorado until regulations are updated
Colorado Rising attorney Joe Salazar said the Denver District Court complaint alleges the state is issuing drilling permits under rules made obsolete by a new law
Adams County DA had “romantic relationship” with victim advocate who died last month, court record says
Kate Petrocco’s family cites the relationship with District Attorney Dave Young as a reason to keep him away from the investigation into her death
Lawsuit against signature-gathering firm illustrates problems with Colorado’s process to get on the ballot, lawyer says
Walker Stapleton’s legal action against signature-gathering firm Kennedy Enterprises goes to trial on Monday in Denver and comes as the 2020 primary elections in Colorado near and recall efforts gain steam
Federal investigation launched into former Westminster cop sentenced to 90 days in jail for unlawful sexual contact
The sentence handed down against Curtis Lee Arganbright drew outrage from some. A federal case could bring him substantially more time behind bars.
Here are all the lawsuits against the Trump administration Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined
The Democrat has joined or filed eight lawsuits against the Trump administration. He has filed seven more briefs in support of challenges to the president’s policies.
Colorado’s consumer protection laws are getting much tougher — and that could help with the state’s opioid lawsuit
The state’s consumer protection laws were ranked among the weakest in the U.S. by a consumer advocacy group. The legislature responded, passing an overhaul 30 years in the making that Attorney General Phil Weiser said is “a big deal"
