Filed Date: May 19, 2025
Case Ongoing
Clearinghouse coding in progress
[This summary is temporary, while we research the case.]
On May 19, 2025, a physician and group of 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) nonprofits filed suit against individuals involved with the passage of Colorado HB 25-1312, which amended "gender expression" under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, to include the use of a “chosen name” and other words by which an individual “chooses to be addressed.” Defendants include Aubrey C. Sullivan, in her official capacity as Director of the Colorado Civil Rights Division; Sergio Raudel Cordova, Geta Asfaw, Mayuko Fieweger, Daniel S. Ward, Jade Rose Kelly, and Eric Artis, in their official capacities as members of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission; and Philip Jacob Weiser, in his official capacity as the Attorney General of Colorado.
Summary Authors
Claire Pollard (6/16/2025)
See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70312518/defending-education-v-sullivan/
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Colorado
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Key Dates
Filing Date: May 19, 2025
Case Ongoing: Yes
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
Plaintiffs are a group of 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) nonprofits as well as a licensed physician.
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Non-profit NON-religious organization
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
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