Case: DOJ Investigation of Colorado Department of Corrections and Department of Youth Services

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Case Summary

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On December 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has opened a civil investigation into conditions within facilities operated by the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) and Colorado Department of Youth Services (DYS). The investigation will examine DOC and DYS policies and practices to ensure that DOC inmates and youths in the custody of DYS are being afforded their rights under the U.S. Constitution and federal law.

This case is ongoing.

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Colorado

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government

Key Dates

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

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Special Case Type(s):

Out-of-court

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