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Colorado’s Judge Timothy Tymkovich tells Congress more federal judges are needed
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Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich of Colorado, who is a member of the federal appeals court based in Denver, spoke to a congressional subcommittee on Tuesday to convey the federal judiciary’s support for adding more than five dozen new judgeships across the country. During his appearance, Tymkovich criticized former President Joe Biden for vetoing legislation in…
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10th Circuit revives transgender detainee’s lawsuit against El Paso County sheriff
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The federal appeals court based in Denver ruled on Wednesday that a transgender detainee at the El Paso County jail could proceed with her lawsuit against the sheriff and a deputy for alleged violations of her constitutional rights. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit agreed that several of…
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Man in the middle: DPS lawsuit against Trump policy assigned to judge with higher aspirations
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After Denver Public Schools sued the Trump administration on Wednesday seeking to overturn a new policy giving immigration authorities greater latitude to operate in schools, the case was assigned to the lone, first-term appointee of President Donald Trump on Colorado’s federal trial court. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel D. Domenico has routinely handled challenges to governmental actions during his…
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Federal judge once again dismisses lawsuit of prison employee offended by DEI training
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A federal judge dismissed a second lawsuit on Monday brought by a former Colorado Department of Corrections employee who was offended by an equity training module and alleged it created a hostile work environment. In 2023, U.S. District Court Judge Nina Y. Wang dismissed Joshua F. Young’s first lawsuit on the grounds that he failed…
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10th Circuit grants immunity to Elbert County sergeant for shooting unarmed man
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The federal appeals court based in Denver ruled on Thursday that an Elbert County sheriff’s employee cannot be held liable for shooting an unarmed man who startled him. Joel Hernandez sued Sgt. Mike Skalisky for excessive force for shooting him at the Kiowa Industrial Park in March 2021. In response, Skalisky invoked qualified immunity, which…
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10th Circuit judge speaks about annual ski retreats with clerks, ‘swag’ from 20th anniversary
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Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich, a member of the federal appeals court based in Denver, spoke last month about his 20-year tradition of taking ski trips with his clerks — some of whom have since become judges themselves — and about the ski-themed gifts they created for him in that time. “We had, I think, something like 60 or…
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10th Circuit directs judge to redo ruling in case of gas station clerk fired for confronting knife-wielding robber
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The federal appeals court based in Denver told a trial judge on Tuesday to reconsider her ruling that Circle K lawfully fired a 72-year-old convenience store cashier who attempted to stop a knife-wielding robber from stealing cigarettes. Mary Ann Moreno, a 16-year employee of the company, was behind the register at a Westminster Circle K…
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10th Circuit judges speak about AI, mechanics of oral argument
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Three members of the Denver-based federal appeals court spoke to lawyers on Monday about key considerations when arguing their cases, as well as the potential role artificial intelligence will play in judging. “Broadly speaking, we don’t have really a choice at this point as to whether or not technology’s gonna evolve towards greater use of…
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Colorado’s Judge Tymkovich moderates panel on public nuisance lawsuits
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A member of the federal appeals court based in Denver moderated a discussion earlier this fall about public nuisance lawsuits, including one pending before the Colorado Supreme Court seeking to hold oil and gas producers accountable for climate change. Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit appeared on…
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10th Circuit underscores most lawsuits against federal officials are ‘dead’
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The federal appeals court based in Denver emphasized on Tuesday that lawsuits against federal officials who violate people’s constitutional rights are “all but dead” — thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions. Lawsuits seeking money damages against federal employees for constitutional violations are known as a “Bivens remedy,” stemming from a 1971 Supreme Court…