sovereign immunity
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10th Circuit says landowner cannot sue ex-Routt County judge for statements in decision
A Routt County landowner cannot sue a former judge for his allegedly inaccurate statements in a case where the landowner was not a party, the Denver-based federal appeals court decided on Wednesday. Anne Fitzsimmons, who lives in Germany, owns a residence and farm in Routt County that includes a single-lane easement. She alleged that a…
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A brief overview of The GEO Group v. Menocal, the class action out of Colorado about immigration detention
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of The GEO Group v. Menocal, which originated in Colorado. The arguments revolved around when appeals courts may review claims by federal contractors that they are immune from suit. Here are the basic points to know: What is the lawsuit about? The plaintiffs…
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10th Circuit confirms Colorado can be sued over EpiPen pricing law
The Denver-based federal appeals court confirmed on Friday that Colorado may be sued for an allegedly unconstitutional 2023 law aimed at capping the price of EpiPens for certain consumers. House Bill 1002 sought to counter the rising prices of epinephrine auto-injectors, which can save the lives of people undergoing a severe allergic reaction. During the 2023 legislative session, lawmakers…
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May: A strategic mistake in counterterrorism
The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act entails steep costs and few benefits For almost eight years, I’ve waited for Congress to stand up to President Obama, to demonstrate that the legislative branch is still – as the Founders envisioned – coequal to the executive branch, that senators and representatives are more than a commentariat,…