Lisa Calderón sues Denver Mayor Michael Hancock
Community advocate Lisa Calderón is suing Mayor Michael Hancock and members of his administration, she announced today.
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Lawsuit involving thousands of homeless people will go to trial in Denver, lawyer says
The plaintiffs collectively represent a class of about 5,500 people who live on Denver's streets.
I-70 opponents suffered a setback in court, but they’re not giving up
A federal judge declined to issue an injunction to stop the Platte to Park Hill flood control project over its connection to the I-70 widening.
Denver judge won’t stop $40 million City Park Golf Course flood control project
Judge David Goldberg found no issue with the fact that the flood control project would benefit the I-70 expansion.
Chicago, Denver and others temporarily shut down Jeff Sessions’ threat to “sanctuary city” funding
The federal government won't be allowed, for now, to withhold money from "sanctuary cities." But the legal fight isn't over.
Colorado is suing the feds over the DACA repeal
Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Colorado will be joining the lawsuit led by New York, Massachusetts and Washington.
Why Colorado isn’t one of the states suing over DACA’s repeal
Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, a Republican, is sitting this one out.
Colorado’s sex offender registry is unconstitutional, judge rules
The registry makes offenders vulnerable to cruel and unusual punishment from the public in the form of vigilante justice, a federal judge found.
Golf course lawsuit won’t stop Denver City Council from approving golf course contracts
Contracts to reconfigure City Park Golf Course are likely to be approved Aug. 14. A lawsuit to stop the project goes to trial Aug. 21.
Last ditch lawsuit aims to stop I-70 expansion on environmental grounds
A prominent Denver developer and four other plaintiffs are suing the Federal Highway Administration over its decision to approve a major expansion of I-70 through north Denver.
Prominent Denver civil rights attorney David Lane signs on to class action suit against homeless sweeps
David Lane has represented prominent clients like anti-tax crusader Douglas Bruce and ousted University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill.
Aurora plates get you profiled by Denver police, lawsuit claims
A new civil-rights lawsuit against the Denver Police Department claims a man was arrested because he "is an African-American man from Aurora."
Colorado AG Cynthia Coffman follows through on her threat to sue Boulder County
"Boulder County shouldn’t be surprised that the Attorney General cares about the rule of law in Colorado."
Lawsuit over Denver’s golf course flood control project moves forward
The city argued that the court didn't have subject matter jurisdiction because the claims were not "ripe." A Denver District Court judge didn't buy that.
Ballot Issue 4B in Denver: What you need to know about the Science and Cultural Facilities District tax extension
Ballot Issue 4B is the one with the cute polar bear.
Weed container company High Supply files for bankruptcy, CEO claims espionage
Denver-based marijuana packaging company High Supply filed for bankruptcy protection amid dramatic legal proceedings and allegations of theft and corporate espionage, BusinessDen reported.