COVID-19 Stalls Efforts to Help People with Felony Convictions Register to Vote In states that restored people’s voting rights, many public agencies aren’t doing enough to assist, and the pandemic slowed grassroots plans to pick up the slack. Stephanie Wykstra May 28, 2020
Colorado Abolishes the Death Penalty and Ends Prison Gerrymandering Nationwide efforts against the death penalty and against prison gerrymandering have gained considerable momentum just over the past two years. Daniel Nichanian Mar 23, 2020
Death Penalty, Prison Gerrymandering, and ICE May Be on Colorado's 2020 Menu Advocates of criminal justice reform prepare their next legislative efforts in states like Colorado where the 2019 session is over. Daniel Nichanian Aug 14, 2019
Colorado Governor Opposed Banning ICE Contracts. But They May Already Violate State Law. A new Colorado law curbs ICE’s reach, but it was weakened during the legislative process and stripped of its prohibition against ICE contracts. Daniel Nichanian Jun 13, 2019
Legalized Pot, Reduced Sentences: Three States Reform Their Drug Laws Illinois is set to legalize marijuana, while Colorado and Oklahoma tackled possession of other drugs. Daniel Nichanian Jun 06, 2019
A Double Blow to Disenfranchisement Colorado and Nevada will now restore voting rights upon release from incarceration, amid nationwide efforts against disenfranchisement. Daniel Nichanian May 31, 2019
New York Lawmakers Overhaul Pretrial Rules but Reforms Falter Elsewhere Daniel Nichanian Apr 03, 2019
Colorado’s Teller County Cooperates with ICE, but Legislation Could Forestall This Daniel Nichanian Feb 14, 2019
Colorado Votes on Abolishing Its Clause Authorizing Slavery People laughed when Kanye called for abolishing the "trap door" in the 13th Amendment. Now Coloradans are voting on theirs. Sarah Lustbader Oct 24, 2018
2018 Election Preview: Sheriff of El Paso County, Colorado Immigration enforcement at forefront of sheriff race in El Paso, Colorado Jun 25, 2018
2018 Election Preview: District Attorney of Boulder County, Colorado Boulder Democrats select county's district attorney
