Adams County challenges DOJ election-observer authority

Adams County’s position

Adams County says the U.S. Department of Justice lacks authority to unilaterally observe elections. The county’s position concerns whether federal Justice Department personnel may enter or monitor local election activity without authorization from local election officials.

Boulder County Vote Early Day

Boulder County’s Vote Early Day is scheduled for tomorrow. The event is part of the county’s election-related civic activity, but the information available here does not identify its location, schedule or participating organizations.

University of Colorado suspensions

The University of Colorado has issued suspensions connected to hazing. The information available here does not identify the students, organizations, length of the suspensions or the conduct involved.

What happens next

The dispute over the Justice Department’s authority will turn on the county’s position and any response from federal officials. Boulder County’s Vote Early Day will take place tomorrow, while the University of Colorado’s hazing suspensions remain in effect.