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Includes video interviews with experts

When the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court return to the bench Oct. 6, they will hear cases impacting core constitutional issues, including equal protection, free speech and voting rights, that will generate widespread legal, political and public interest. Two major cases addressing campaign finance and free speech have direct connections to Colorado.

Interview videos and faculty experts from the University of Colorado Law School are available to provide insight on:

• The legality of transgender athlete bans – Equal protection and Title IX
• Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy – Free speech
• Racial gerrymandering – Voting Rights Act
• Campaign Finance and Free Speech - with Colorado and then-Sen. J.D. Vance connections

Contact cunews@colorado.edu to request an interview and download videos below.

Experts

Transgender athlete bans – Equal protection and Title IX

Scott Skinner-Thompson, professor of law and affiliate faculty in LGBTQ studies, can speak to the implications of Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., which challenge state laws banning transgender females from participating on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. These cases could set a national precedent for how gender identity is treated in school athletics. .

Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy – Free speech and religious freedom

Scott Skinner-Thompson is also available to discuss Chiles v. Salazar, which  challenges Colorado’s ban on sexual orientation and gender identity conversion therapy, arguing it violates her First Amendment free speech rights. The case could test the boundary between professional conduct regulation and protected expression. .

Racial gerrymandering – Voting Rights Act

Doug Spencer, professor of election and constitutional law, can comment on Louisiana v. Callais, which revisits Louisiana’s congressional map and raises questions about race-based redistricting and compliance with the Voting Rights Act. The case could have implications for the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act itself and for redistricting nationwide. .

Campaign Finance and Free Speech - With Colorado and then-Sen. J.D. Vance connections

Doug Spencer is also available to discuss National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Elections Commission, a case that could reshape how campaigns are funded and coordinated, with major implications for First Amendment protections in political speech. The case has also drawn attention because of fundraising ties to then-Sen. J.D. Vance. .

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