Tag:constitutional law

Colorado Republican Party Sues Over Unaffiliated Votes in Primaries

The state Republican Party sued to block a law that allows independent voters to participate in major political parties’ primary elections.

CU Law School Panel Reflects on SCOTUS Term

A panel reflected on the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2021 term and its impacts on the law, appellate practice and society.

Suit Against Detectives Involved in Dismissed Murder Conviction Allowed to Proceed by 10th Circuit

The 10th Circuit ruled a civil lawsuit brought against detectives whose investigation led to a wrongful conviction may proceed.

Justices Dissent After U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Vacate Racial Bias Death Sentence Case

Three justices dissented from a majority that declined to hear the appeal of a man sentenced to death with a juror who expressed racial bias.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for March 3

The Colorado Court of Appeals published four opinions on March 4 on criminal law, family law and an intergovernmental agreement.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 24

The Court of Appeals issued four opinions on Feb. 24, including if defendants who refuse a blood draw are protected by the Fourth Amendment.

SCOTUS Grants Cert to Colorado Web Designer’s First Amendment Appeal of the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act

The appeal brought by a website designer asks the court to settle unanswered questions from another Colorado case, Masterpiece Cakeshop.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 17

On Feb. 17, the Colorado Court of Appeals released four opinions on three criminal cases and one civil case.