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Law And Justice

Lawyers rally at La Plata County Courthouse to defend Constitution, rule of law

About 250 people gather for national ‘Law Day’

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge declines to dismiss city’s lawsuit against Durango watchdog

Trial scheduled to begin Sept. 5 A 6th Judicial District judge ruled against Durango resident and self-styled watchdog John Simpson on Tuesday when she denied his request to dismiss a lawsui...

DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado fights Trump administration’s bid to help imprisoned loyalist Tina Peters

U.S. Justice Department requested former elections clerk be freed while she appeals

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As DOJ looks into Tina Peters’ prosecution, Colorado officials field pleas from her supporters

‘They are all talking about how Tina Peters has been victimized’

DATE: Mar 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cases that Colorado has filed against the Trump administration so far

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate lawsuit in relation to cuts to NIH funding

DATE: Feb 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Santa Rita Park shooter sentenced to 45 years prison

Two more defendants await adjudication in alleged ambush-style shooting

DATE: Jan 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Do Trump’s immigration directives conflict with Colorado laws?

At issue is whether federal executive orders override existing local and state statutes

DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango city attorney to defend councilor in ethics complaint

Fellow councilors say Melissa Youssef acted in official capacity, deserves representation

DATE: Dec 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nature’s legal advocate headquarters in Durango

Earth Law Center a voice for environments around the world

DATE: Nov 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Amendment I: Should Colorado judges be able to deny bail to people charged with first-degree murder?

Measure is an effort to remedy an unintended consequence from when state’s death penalty was abolished in 2020

DATE: Oct 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Update: Sheriff’s Office investigates DWI in DA Hatfield’s crash

Montezuma County DA involved in single-car crash near Farmington

DATE: Sep 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

At 84, Durango civil rights attorney Leonard Davies is still looking to make the justice system fair

Resident represented Black Panthers, migrant workers and other groups in freedom of speech and civil liberties cases

DATE: Sep 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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