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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 23h

AG Phil Weiser & Denver DA John Walsh announced that a statewide grand jury indicted a 36-year-old man. The indictment alleges the defendant contacted hundreds of women & girls online to attempt to recruit them to take part in a sex trafficking ring. https://bit.ly/47D9kBU

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 1d

Colo. joined a multistate lawsuit to stop new federal rules threatening Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

17K Coloradans — such as teachers, nurses & first responders — have had $1.2B in student loans forgiven. That promise must be honored.

https://bit.ly/48W2OZd
#DefendingColorado

Quote about protecting public servants from undermining tactics, attributed to Attorney General Phil Weiser, against a backdrop featuring the Colorado Attorney General seal and an image of a teacher helping two students with reading.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Halloween from the Colorado Department of Law!

Happy Halloween graphic featuring a spider on the CO Department of Law building.

Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 4d

A federal court agreed with AG Phil Weiser and a coalition of states: the USDA must use contingency funds to provide SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

Read more: https://bit.ly/47AOvXF
#defendingcolorado

An adult and a child smiling while shopping for groceries, holding a milk jug in a store aisle, with a text overlay mentioning a court order for the USDA to fund SNAP food benefits after states sue, under the Colorado Attorney General seal.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 6d

When the economy gets political, Colorado families pay the price.
AG Phil Weiser is leading a coalition defending the Federal Reserve’s independence to protect jobs, savings, and economic stability.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/47x8rdQ
#defendingcolorado

Image of the Federal Reserve building with a caption stating, "AG Weiser defends Federal Reserve's independence in Supreme Court case." The U.S. flag flies above the building on a clear day.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 6d

AG Phil Weiser is suing the Trump administration for its unconstitutional decision to move U.S. Space Command HQ from Colorado Springs to punish our vote-by-mail system.

Colorado will not be bullied for protecting free and fair elections.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4obG24b
#defendingcolorado

Graphic from the Attorney General of Colorado announcing a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs. The image shows Earth from space in the background.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 6d

Over the last year, one out of every five murders in Colorado was an act of domestic violence. If you know someone who is suffering, don't be silent, and it is not too late to help. Visit organizations like the Rose Andom Center to learn how you can help: https://roseandomcenter.org/

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 7d

At the Colo. Opioid Abatement Conference, AG Weiser honored recovery leaders statewide and accepted certification naming Colo. Dept. of Law as one of the first state agencies certified as a Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace by the Colo. School of Public Health.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3WZuKUJ

Seal of the Attorney General of the State of Colorado positioned above the word "Recovery" on a document, with a news update banner reading "AG Weiser honors recovery leaders and accepts certification as a Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace."

Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 7d

AG Phil Weiser is suing Trump’s USDA for illegally halting SNAP during the shutdown—putting 600K+ Coloradans at risk. Every $1 in SNAP creates $1.54 in economic activity. Food security and local economies are on the line. Read the full press release and lawsuit: https://bit.ly/3L9S2oo

A sign reading "We accept SNAP/EBT" hanging in a store aisle, with various grocery items visible on shelves. Below the sign, text mentions AG Weiser suing Trump's USDA for illegally suspending SNAP benefits.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 10d

AG Weiser joined a multistate effort calling on the USDA to protect SNAP benefits during the shutdown. “Coloradans should not go hungry when the USDA has reserve funds to meet critical needs.”

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3L78UMn #Colorado #SNAP #FoodSecurity

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 13d

AG Weiser joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general opposing the Trump Administration’s attempt to access confidential medical records related to gender-affirming care at Boston Children’s Hospital. Colorado stands for lawful, vital care for all.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Jp8VuA

Hand holding a tablet displaying a medical record; text overlay reads 'AG Weiser joins coalition opposing DOJ subpoena of gender-affirming care records.' Official seal of the Attorney General, State of Colorado, at the top.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 14d

A new report released today by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office details 72 domestic violence deaths last year—including eight children, all under the age of seven.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4oyZEz3 #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

A person holding a candle at dusk with the seal of the Attorney General State of Colorado in the corner. Text overlay reads "NEWS UPDATE: Colorado domestic violence victim fatalities rise 24% in 2024, even as statewide homicides fall."

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 14d

Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block President Trump’s unlawful attempt to deploy the National Guard to Chicago without state authorization.

Read the brief: https://bit.ly/4hhpODU

Graphic featuring the Chicago skyline at sunset with text overlay: 'AG Weiser urges U.S. Supreme Court to prevent Trump's National Guard deployment to Chicago.' The seal of the Attorney General of Colorado is in the top left corner.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 18d

AG Phil Weiser secured a $400K settlement with Dollar General for overcharging shoppers. The company must fix pricing practices, post notices, & honor lowest prices if there's any discrepancy.

Read the settlement: https://bit.ly/4nRqQJl

#Colorado #ConsumerProtection #StopFraudColorado

Exterior view of a Dollar General store with an overlay stating: "Attorney General of Colorado secures $400k settlement with Dollar General for overcharging customers."

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 19d

AG Phil Weiser secured a court order temporarily blocking the USDA’s demand for states to share private data from SNAP recipients. More than 615K Coloradans rely on SNAP for food assistance. Read the court order - https://bit.ly/4nV23Ec
#AGWeiser #SNAP #defendingcolorado

Image featuring an article headline about AG Weiser securing an order against the Trump Administration's use of SNAP information for surveillance. The image includes a visual of a shopping cart and a hand holding a grocery list.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 19d

AG Phil Weiser is suing Trump’s EPA for illegally ending the $7B Solar for All program — funding that would’ve powered 20K Colorado homes, created 1,000 jobs & cut pollution statewide. Colorado’s fighting to get that $156M back. https://bit.ly/3Lft3Qj #defendingcolorado

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 21d

Colorado's land, history, and culture are deeply rooted in the traditions of indigenous peoples. On this Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor community, heritage, and strength.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 27d

AG Weiser joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold individuals’ ability to enforce the Voting Rights Act — a key protection ensuring every American can vote freely and fairly. #VotingRights

Read the court brief: https://bit.ly/42wr7Jc

Voting booths with "VOTE" signs, a U.S. flag, and the Colorado State Attorney General's seal, promoting nondiscriminatory voting rights.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · Oct 3

LAWSUIT WIN: After Attorney General Phil Weiser and other AGs sued, the DOJ has now dropped its plan to impose illegal conditions on nearly $1.4 billion in Victims of Crime Act funds. In 2024, Colorado’s Office for Victims Programs received just over $21 million in VOCA funds.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · Oct 3

The Trump administration is illegally cutting $550 million in clean energy funding for Colorado, including a promising $326 million grant for CSU to help cut methane pollution nationwide. AG Phil Weiser will keep standing up for Colorado and our clean energy future.

A quote by Attorney General Phil Weiser on a background of solar panels with a cloudy sky, discussing federal funding for Colorado's clean energy and anti-bullying initiatives. Quote reads: "Cutting a half billion in federal dollars for Colorado clean energy initiatives is just the sort of illegal action taken by this administration to bully and punish states. We will continue to fight for Colorado and the rule of law, exploring the best response to this reckless action.”

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · Oct 2

From the Colorado Department of Law, we wish the Jewish community a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur.

"G'mar chatima tovah" text in honor of the beginning of Yom Kippur.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · Oct 1

Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of 21 AGs in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice to block new restrictions on federal funding that supports survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o3poU8

Portrait of Phil Weiser, Attorney General of Colorado, with a quote about filing lawsuits to support domestic violence victims and other crime victims, and criticizing DOJ's new restrictions on critical resources.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · Sep 30

Victory: A federal judge struck down DOE’s unlawful funding cap—protecting millions for Colorado’s clean energy programs and families. #defendingcolorado

Photo of the Department of Energy building at dusk, overlayed with text announcing a federal lawsuit update declaring federal energy program cuts illegal, aiming to protect Colorado's energy programs.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · Sep 29

AG Weiser launched free online training today to help educators prevent school violence and suicide using Colorado’s ERPO law. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4mMG01f

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · Sep 26

In a cruel and illegal effort to deny support to young people for purely political reasons, the Trump admin is threatening to pull funding for longstanding comprehensive sexual health education programs. AG Phil Weiser is fighting back. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gM6Fdl

Official portrait of Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General, next to a quote about adolescent health and opposition to Trump administration policies. Quote reads: “If we want our kids to thrive, we need to provide them with proper sexual health education, as well as help them understand healthy relationships and positive attitudes about adolescent growth and development. HHS is restricting these grants without a clear statutory basis. This illegal action by the Trump administration will harm Colorado kids and that is why we are joining this lawsuit,”

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