Tag: rule of law
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2025 Unfiltered: Colorado Supreme Court vacancy, surge in federal filings and more
This year was awash in legal news nationally, with federal courts taking an outsize role in responding to executive branch actions. In Colorado, that effect was evident, but it was not the only factor at play. Here are the top developments in 2025 from the state and federal judiciaries. Unexpected vacancy There was an unusual,…
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‘Literally dangerous’: Colorado’s chief justice speaks about dangers to judiciary from threats, rhetoric
Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez told an audience of lawyers and judges on Wednesday that “any action” that inappropriately fosters distrust in the judiciary is a threat to judges and to democracy itself. “I want to be very clear that criticism of our work and our decisions — that comes with the territory. If you…
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Colorado judicial conference features legal, security updates and appearance by ex-Cabinet secretary
The annual conference for Colorado’s judicial branch featured legal updates, trainings and an appearance by former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, revolving around the theme of “Justice for All: Judging with Integrity in a Divided Climate.” “We make a point of making sure that when we have attorneys teaching these classes, we have attorneys…