Tag: Scotus
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‘Literally dangerous’: Colorado’s chief justice speaks about dangers to judiciary from threats, rhetoric
Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez told an audience of lawyers and judges on Wednesday that “any action” that inappropriately fosters distrust in the judiciary is a threat to judges and to democracy itself. “I want to be very clear that criticism of our work and our decisions — that comes with the territory. If you…
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Olympic SafeSport over misconduct-related restrictions
A federal judge last month dismissed a lawsuit against the Colorado-based U.S. Center for SafeSport, brought by a Florida businessman who disputed the center’s ability to impose misconduct-related restrictions on him. Derek Strine owns an equestrian event facility that is used for developing horses into Olympic competitors. He is a member of the U.S. Equestrian…
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A brief overview of Chiles v. Salazar, Colorado’s ‘conversion therapy’ ban at SCOTUS
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Chiles v. Salazar, a case that challenges Colorado’s prohibition on licensed health professionals providing “conversion therapy” to LGBTQ children. Here are the basic points to know: What is conversion therapy? As defined in a 2019 Colorado law, it’s a practice or treatment by a…
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Federal judge dismisses challenge to Jeffco overnight field trip policy’s reliance on gender identity
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a constitutional challenge to the overnight field trip policy of Jeffco Public Schools, filed by multiple families who objected to rooming assignments based on students’ gender identities as opposed…
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10th Circuit denies full-court review of trans detainee’s appeal; some GOP appointees dissent
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The members of the Denver-based federal appeals court rejected El Paso County’s request on Tuesday for full-court review of a recent decision reinstating the constitutional rights lawsuit of a transgender detainee. In February, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th…
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Federal judge upholds Colorado law increasing gun purchasing age
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A federal judge on Thursday upheld a 2023 Colorado law generally increasing the age to purchase firearms, after the challengers acknowledged a recent federal appeals court decision dictated the outcome. Senate Bill 169 created a misdemeanor offense for those who sell guns to people younger than…
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Colorado’s former chief justice joins brief in support of Wisconsin judge under federal prosecution
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Retired Chief Justice Michael L. Bender joined more than 100 of his state and federal counterparts last week in arguing for the dismissal of criminal charges against a Wisconsin judge indicted for obstructing immigration authorities…
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Colorado Supreme Court green-lights lawsuit over climate change impacts to Boulder County
Justice Carlos Samour, writing in dissent, believed it would be ‘chaos’ to allow local governments to sue fossil fuel producers
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Federal judge bars government from removing accused ‘alien enemies’ from Colorado
‘Federal courts and judicial review are a feature — not a defect — of this Nation’s constitutional structure,’ wrote Judge Charlotte Sweeney
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10th Circuit refuses to halt temporary order blocking ‘alien enemies’ removals from Colorado
The circuit found the government had not shown ‘irreparable harm’ from the 14-day temporary restraining order