Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado v. Freedom from Religion Foundation, Inc
Supreme Court of Colorado
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Rice
T1 We granted certiorari to determine whether Respondents Freedom from Religion Foundation ("the Foundation") and four of its Colorado members ("the Colorado members") have standing to sue Petitioner Governor John Hickenlooper ("the Governor") in his official capacity for issuing annual honorary proclamations that recognize a "Colorado Day of Prayer."1 Contrary to the court of appeals, we hold that the use of public funds to cover the incidental overhead costs associated with issuing the honorary proclamations does not, by itself, constitute an injury sufficient to establish taxpayer…
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- Valley Forge Christian College v. Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1982
- Wimberly v. EttenbergSupreme Court of Colorado · 1977
- Ainscough v. OwensSupreme Court of Colorado · 2004
- Conrad v. City & County of DenverSupreme Court of Colorado · 1982
- Board of County Commissioners v. Bowen/Edwards Associates, Inc.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1992
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