Colorado Law Can Now Hold Officers Liable For Acting In Bad Faith. But Greenwood Village And Others Are Trying To Buck That Policy
Greenwood Village and Westminster said they would shield their officers from a crucial part of a new state police accountability law, sparking warnings by both Gov. Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser.
Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Colorado, Washington In ‘Faithless Electors’ Case
The ruling rejected the argument that electors have “free will” and the Constitution guaranteed them the right to vote against the voters.
Colorado Supreme Court: Ban On High-Capacity Magazines Is Legal
The state Supreme Court on Monday upheld a 2013 state law banning sales of high-capacity magazines — throwing out a years-long challenge by a gun rights group that the ban violates the state’s constitution.
A Violin Tribute Strikes A Chord In Aurora For Elijah McClain
Grammy-nominated Ashanti Floyd flew in from Atlanta and played uninterrupted to thousands of people in a vigil for Elijah McClain in Aurora. He was joined by another renowned violinist, Lee England, Jr. who is from New York. Floyd invited people to bring their violins and other bowed instruments to honor McClain, 23, who used to play his violin at an animal shelter. Dozens of people showed up and played together.
Polis Appoints Special Prosecutor To Review The Death Of Elijah McClain
As a special prosecutor, Attorney General Phil Weiser’s first priority may have to be finding someone to figure out how exactly McClain died.
Polis Signs Broad Police Accountability And Reform Bill Into Law After Weeks Of Protests
Thousands gathered outside the state Capitol for more than two weeks of protests against police brutality following the death of George Floyd.
Here’s How Policing May Change Under Colorado’s Police Reform Bill
The bill passed the legislature Friday afternoon and is now awaits Gov. Jared Polis’ signature.
Colorado Police Reform Bill Vote Expected Friday
Lawmakers said there would be several amendments to the Senate’s version, which garnered near unanimous support from Democrats and Republicans. One Republican voted against it.
Colorado Police Reform Bill Requires Body Cams, Bans Chokeholds And Moves Toward More Transparency
The bill’s introduction comes on the seventh day of marches across the state protesting police brutality in wake of the death of George Floyd.
Colorado AG Weiser: I’ll Sue If President Trump Sends In The Military
“The military is for fighting wars,” said Phil Weiser.
Vast Majority Of Protesters Arrested In Denver Were For Curfew Violation
Law enforcement is still determining how many protesters are from out of town, but most identified so far are from Denver or elsewhere in Colorado.
Speedy Trials Or Pandemic Protections? Colorado Faces An Oncoming Court Logjam
Thousands of proceedings have piled up thanks to the statewide halt of jury trials until, at least, July 6, 2020.
Guns Shot And Rocks Thrown In Arapahoe County Over Coronavirus Rules
One man allegedly shot an Aurora Waffle House cook after he was told to wear a mask, and another vandalized the Tri-County Health Department building.
Fate Of Electoral College Now Rests With Supreme Court After Colorado, Washington ‘Faithless Elector’ Arguments
It started three and a half years ago when Micheal Baca and two other Colorado electors decided against casting ballots for Hillary Clinton, who won the state’s popular vote in 2016.
Federal Judge Orders Weld County Sheriff To Protect Medically Fragile Inmates
One inmate has died several, and there are have been several sick inmates and staffers.
