American Friends Service Committee v. City and County of Denver

On March 11, 2002, the ACLU of Colorado held a news conference in which it disclosed documents that revealed the existence of the Denver Police Department's "Spy Files." The documents showed that Denver police were monitoring and recording the peaceful protest activities of Denver-area residents and keeping files on the expressive activities of law-abiding advocacy organizations, in many cases falsely labeling them as "criminal extremist."

Later that month, the ACLU filed this class action lawsuit on behalf of three organizations and three individuals who were the subjects of "Spy Files." Instead of seeking monetary compensation, the lawsuit seeks new policies and practices and remedies for past abuses.

Get More Information about the Denver Police Spy Files

• Follow the Chronology.  Read the entire narrative chronology to learn more about the process of fighting for your freedoms.

• Access the Spy Files.  See them for yourself.

• Read Files from the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF).  Available for download.

• View Documents from the Multi-Agency Group Intelligence Conference (MAGIC).  Also available for download.

• Get Your Questions Answered.  Read the Q&A.

ACLU case number

2002-03