Colorado

Citizens' Initiatives in Two States Propose to Ban Trans Girls from Girls School Sports

Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide citizen-initiated ballot measures that would restrict transgender girls and women from competing on girls’ and women’s school sports teams. Supporters used petition drives to bypass legislatures that had declined to enact similar restrictions. They argue that sex-based eligibility rules are necessary to preserve competitive fairness, athletic opportunities and privacy for female students. Washington organizers submitted roughly 445,000 signatures; Colorado’s measure also qualified through a statewide petition campaign.

Education Ballot Initiative or Referendum Campaign/Signature Gathering Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

AP News • CO • Oct 24, 2026

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Immigrant Advocates Call for More Transparency after Monitoring ICE Flights

Volunteers physically observe aircraft used for immigration detention transfers, count passengers and contribute information to Habeas Flight Watch’s national tracking network. Advocates have also met with airport and city officials and requested flight logs, better sightlines and a public livestream comparable to one maintained at a Washington airport.

Civil Liberties & Human Dignity Government Monitoring

Sentinel • Denver, CO • Oct 20, 2026

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Coloradans Prepare to Monitor Polls for Voter Intimidation, Election Issues during Midterms

Approximately 50 residents attended a nonpartisan poll-monitor training near the state Capitol. They learned Colorado election law, how to assist voters through a national hotline and how to document or report intimidation, immigration enforcement and other problems. They are part of an anticipated statewide network of approximately 1,000 volunteers.

Democracy & Elections/Voting Nonpartisan Election Observer/Monitor

Colorado Newsline • Denver, CO • Oct 9, 2026

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Citizens Group Collecting Petition Signatures for Ballot Measure to Block Global AI Data Center

County residents organized into a group after county commissioners approved a proposed 41-acre Global AI data center nearby. Following months of organizing and public testimony, the group began collecting signatures for two measures: a referendum that would ask voters to reconsider the project’s approval and an initiative requiring voter approval before future data centers receive occupancy permits. Each petition needs 9,103 valid signatures to reach the ballot.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Coalition Building/Community Organizing Public Testimony/Written Comments Ballot Initiative or Referendum Campaign/Signature Gathering

Colorado Newsline • CO • Sep 29, 2026

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