Tag:American Indian

Boulder Attorney John Echohawk Recognized for Career of Civil Rights Work

John Echohawk’s career on the front lines of civil rights litigation for Native Americans was recognized by the American Bar Association.

DU’s Tribal Wills Project Helps Students and Clients Navigate Complexities of Federal Indian Law and Estates

Since 2013, volunteer students from Sturm College of Law have helped clients navigate laws around inheritance of tribal land.

Lawsuit Claims Colorado’s American Indian Mascot Ban Violates Constitutional and CRA Protections

Plaintiffs say a Colorado law banning American Indian mascots violates their constitutional rights and Title VI of the CRA.

Colorado Farmer’s Suit Joins Others Claiming Race Discrimination in COVID Relief

The Mountain States Legal Foundation, a conservative nonprofit public interest law firm, is handling several cases including one in Colorado alleging that emergency COVID funds for farmers and ranchers are racially discriminatory — against whites.