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Denver mayor signs executive order that restricts federal immigration agents

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has issued Executive Order 152, a directive aimed at limiting how federal immigration enforcement agents operate within the city. The...

Federal judiciary sounds alarm on courthouse infrastructure

The federal judiciary announced the physical condition of courthouses in the United States has deteriorated to crisis levels. It also is urging Congress to...

Poll: Majority favor lower tariffs, agree with Supreme Court ruling

A recent Economist/YouGov survey shows a majority of Americans support lowering tariffs and approve of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down many of...

Supreme Court rules against private prison firm facing forced-work suit from immigration detainees

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against a private prison company facing a lawsuit alleging immigration detainees were forced to work...

Submissions open for 2026 Denver Law Review Emerging Scholar Award

Submissions for the 2026 Denver Law Review Emerging Scholar Award are currently being accepted through March 15, 2026. This exclusive publication opportunity is for...

Ex-Zynex execs indicted on fraud charges

A federal grand jury has unsealed an indictment accusing former Zynex, Inc., CEO Thomas Sandgaard and ex-COO Anna Lucsok of conspiracy to commit health...

Indictments filed in 2 Medicaid ride fraud cases totaling $4M

Federal prosecutors in Colorado have charged two non-emergency medical transportation providers in separate indictments. The charges allege more than $4 million in fraudulent Medicaid...

Albert Barume to speak at this year’s Coen lecture

The University of Colorado Law School and its American Indian Law Program will host the 66th Annual John R. Coen Lecture at 5:30 p.m....

Guidance: Federal judges may respond to illegitimate attacks

New ethics guidance for the federal judiciary specifies judges may, in appropriate circumstances, publicly respond to “illegitimate forms of criticism and attacks,” signaling that...

Large banner featuring Trump’s face is displayed on Justice Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — A large banner featuring Donald Trump’s face was hung on the exterior of Justice Department headquarters on Thursday in a physical...