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- ↑ Contreras, Óscar (June 5, 2020). "Judge puts strong restrictions on Denver police use of tear gas, pepper balls during protests". Denver 7 . Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ↑ Spells, Alta (June 5, 2020). "Temporary restraining order prohibits Denver Police from using chemical agents or projectiles against peaceful protesters without supervisor approval". CNN . Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ↑ French, Leonard, Esq. (June 8, 2020). "Judge SLAMS Police for "Disgusting" Use of Tear Gas". Lawful Masses. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Segal, Corinne (November 23, 2016). "Judge rules in favor of intersex veteran who was denied passport". PBS . Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ↑ Birnbaum, Emily (September 20, 2018). "Judge rules State can't deny passport to person who won't select male or female as gender". The Hill . Retrieved April 19, 2024.