Colorado police officers turn to common law to seek legal immunity

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Civil rights attorneys say the fallback to common law is designed to keep law enforcement officers immune from civil claims despite the 2020 reforms.

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Stripped of qualified immunity, Colorado police officers turn to common law to seek protection from lawsuits

State lawmakers’ 2020 reforms restored ability to sue law enforcement officers in their individual capacities

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