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Religious freedom scholars and anti-discrimination attorneys are assessing the likelihood that the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court may take up a major First Amendment decision out of Colorado, in which the state’s anti-discrimination law prevailed over a business owner’s religion-based objection to serving same-sex couples. “I believe that this case, or one similar to it, is likely to end up before the Supreme Court at some point in the future, but the Court doesn’t seem anxious to rule on these types of cases anytime soon,” said Iris Halpern, a civil rights attorney...

As Colorado businesses bring workers back, do you have the right to stay home? Attorney weighs in on legal basis to work from home As more businesses move to bring back workers from year-long work from home arrangements, employees may be wondering if they have a right to stay home. and last updated 2021-05-06 17:31:44-04 As more businesses move to bring back workers from their year-long work-from-home arrangements, employees may be wondering if they have a right to stay home. Denver employment discrimination and civil rights attorney Iris Halpern said, from a legal standpoint, workers may not...

and last updated 2021-04-23 02:28:41-04 DENVER — If campuses are the final destination for eager college students across the state, a vaccine clinic will be the first stop on the way there for many. Earlier this month, Fort Lewis College announced that they'd require vaccinations for students returning in the fall. On Tuesday, the University of Denver (DU) followed suit. Kalena Johnson, a rising sophomore at DU, said she believes vaccinations will pave way for a more normal college experience after acclimation difficulties for her and many of her peers. "It was pretty tough. I moved from...

Colorado bill would protect gender identity and expression PATTY NIEBERG, Associated Press/Report for America April 21, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2020, file photo, the State Capitol is shown in downtown Denver. Colorado lawmakers are deciding on a bill that would add "gender identity" and "gender expression" to discrimination statutes as state Legislatures across the country are introducing bills aimed at curbing transgender rights.David Zalubowski/AP DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would add “gender identity” and “gender expressio...

Independent Report Criticizes Aurora Police in Elijah McClain’s Death A panel commissioned by the City Council of Aurora, Colo., found “serious concerns” with an internal police investigation into the 2019 death of Mr. McClain. Protesters marched in Denver in November to call for justice for Elijah McClain. An independent panel concluded that Mr. McClain’s death followed an unjustified stop and an escalation of force by Aurora, Colo., police officers.Credit...Kevin Mohatt/Reuters Feb. 23, 2021 An independent panel investigating the death of a 23-year-old Black man who was ...