Jessica Peck

First Amendment, Public Records Laws August 10, 2022

U.S. Court of Appeals: Colorado statute criminalizing disclosure of child abuse information is unconstitutional

A Colorado statute that criminalizes the public disclosure of all child abuse and neglect records violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals held.

First Amendment December 10, 2019

Federal lawsuit challenges Colorado law that criminalizes disclosure of child abuse information

A Colorado law that criminalizes the public disclosure of child abuse and neglect reports is unconstitutional and protects child welfare workers accused of misconduct, a federal lawsuit alleges.

Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition

The Voice for Open Government in Colorado

Jessica Peck

U.S. Court of Appeals: Colorado statute criminalizing disclosure of child abuse information is unconstitutional

Federal lawsuit challenges Colorado law that criminalizes disclosure of child abuse information