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The Road Ahead: 2023–2026 Strategic Framework

We believe Colorado can become the most just and equitable state in the country. ACLU of Colorado can help our state reach this goal if we act proactively and marshal our combined strengths to overcome unprecedented threats to our democracy.

December 6, 2022

Expanding the Table for Justice

Sustainable and systemic social justice depends on all Colorado communities having equitable representation. Only when every person has a seat at the table will we have the input necessary for effective action to secure civil liberties for all.

August 25, 2022

Reckless Lawmaking: How Debt-Based Driver's License Suspension Laws Impose Harm and Waste Resource

NATIONAL REPORT
This ACLU research report, “Reckless Lawmaking: How Debt-Based Driver's License Suspension Laws Impose Harm and Waste Resources,” documents the pervasive practice of using driver’s license suspension as a consequence for unpaid fines and fees.

June 1, 2021

COVID-19 Jail Depopulation in Colorado: An Unexpected Path Forward

As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Colorado, the virus remains a serious threat to the health and lives of people living and working behind bars, and surrounding communities.

October 1, 2020

Ending A Broken System: Colorado’s Expensive, Ineffective and Unjust Death Penalty

Ending A Broken System: Colorado’s Expensive, Ineffective and Unjust Death Penalty is a report based on an eight-month ACLU campaign to end the death penalty in Colorado.

January 9, 2020

Bring our Neighbors Home

Bring Our Neighbors Home is a multi-year, community driven campaign to increase pretrial liberty while working to end wealth-based detention and combat racism at every stage of the criminal legal system.

January 1, 2020