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2 federal judges nudge SCOTUS to reconsider jury trial limitation as 10th Circuit overturns conviction for Instagram post
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Two members of the Denver-based federal appeals court took the unusual step on Tuesday of encouraging the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit its century-old precedent finding the constitutional right to a jury trial in “all criminal prosecutions” does not apply to petty offenses. At the same time, the panel of three judges for the U.S.…
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Federal judge hears religious exercise case of Castle Rock church, with SCOTUS looming in background
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In a case that appears designed to catch the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority, a federal judge heard arguments on Monday about whether a Castle Rock church’s religious belief that it should house the homeless is enough to let the congregation bypass the town’s zoning restrictions and continue operating temporary shelters in…
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10th Circuit, by 2-1, widens ability for governments to be held liable for policymakers’ misconduct
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The federal appeals court based in Denver concluded on Friday that Sedgwick County could itself be held liable for its former sheriff’s sexual assault of a detainee, rejecting the argument that a government policymaker’s personal decision to violate someone’s rights should fall on them alone. Plaintiffs may attempt to hold government entities liable for injuries…
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Federal judge green-lights 2020 protesters’ lawsuit against Denver
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A federal judge on Tuesday agreed another lawsuit about the Denver police’s forceful response to 2020 demonstrations should face a jury trial over whether the city’s own policies led to violations of protesters’ constitutional rights. In the years since a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd in May 2020, sparking international demonstrations, plaintiffs injured in the Denver…
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Federal judge blocks Colorado’s new cap on interest rates for out-of-state banks
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A federal judge on Tuesday concluded Colorado may not subject out-of-state banks to Colorado’s interest rate caps when they lend to Colorado residents, as envisioned under a new consumer protection law set to take effect on July 1. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel D. Domenico issued a preliminary injunction applying to members of three banking…
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Colorado Supreme Court accepts 2 cases on Jeffco slip-and-fall, landlord-tenant dispute
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The Colorado Supreme Court announced on Monday it will hear multiple cases that address when lawsuits may proceed if people are injured by dangerous conditions on government property, and what relief is available to tenants when the terms of their lease do not comply with state law. At least three of the court’s seven members…
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Federal judge presses Denver on police response to 2020 protests
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A federal judge on Thursday heard arguments in the City and County of Denver’s attempt to end a set of legal claims against it stemming from the police response to 2020 protests, which injured eight participants and allegedly violated their constitutional rights. Multiple cases remain pending against Denver or individual police officers four years after…
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Federal judge weighs whether to block new law governing loans to Colorado residents
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A federal judge on Thursday heard arguments from the banking industry and bank regulators about whether Colorado is exceeding its authority by subjecting out-of-state banks to Colorado’s interest rate caps on loans through a new law set to take effect on July 1. The controversy has implications for Coloradans’ access to financial products with high…
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10th Circuit reinstates dress code discrimination lawsuit against Colorado Springs charter school
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The federal appeals court based in Denver agreed on Tuesday that a boy could pursue his claims of sex-based discrimination against a Colorado Springs charter school after he was disciplined for wearing earrings under a boys-only prohibition on the accessory. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit determined a…
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10th Circuit reinstates dress code discrimination lawsuit against Colorado Springs charter school
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The federal appeals court based in Denver agreed on Tuesday that a boy could pursue his claims of sex-based discrimination against a Colorado Springs charter school after he was disciplined for wearing earrings under a boys-only prohibition on the accessory. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit determined a…