AG Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition seeking info from Buy Now, Pay Later lenders—Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, PayPal, Sezzle & Zip—to ensure they follow consumer protection laws. BNPL can lead to fees, debt & credit issues. Report issues with BNPL lenders at https://stopfraudcolorado.gov/.

Colorado continues to win. AG Weiser and a coalition of states defeated a Trump administration move to dismantle access to preventative care for millions of low-income Americans. Protecting access to healthcare is just common sense. Read the court order: https://bit.ly/49UGuzG

Renters: Colorado just won a major victory for you. AG Weiser and the FTC secured a $24M settlement with Greystar for hiding mandatory rental fees. Now you’ll see the real monthly price upfront—every fee, every cost, no surprises before you apply. More info: https://bit.ly/4oyRPcr

We all want good deals. When shopping Black Friday discounts online today, make sure to verify marketplace listings, especially on third party websites. If you spot a scam, report it: https://bit.ly/4ophq7x

From our family at the Colorado Department of Law to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Today, Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government from unlawfully cutting off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for thousands of lawful permanent residents: https://bit.ly/4ok2qaT

AG Weiser is suing HUD over abrupt policy changes that slash funding for permanent housing, add unlawful conditions, and threaten support for tens of thousands—including 2,600 Coloradans. These actions are cruel, callous, and will worsen homelessness. Read more: https://bit.ly/43QGcWI

Colorado just secured a major win for survivors. AG Weiser and a coalition of states stopped DOJ from imposing restrictions that could have cut off vital services for people escaping domestic and sexual violence. Survivors can keep getting life-saving help. More: https://bit.ly/3XKSc8C

Instawork will pay $400K after misclassifying workers and failing to pay unemployment premiums. This first-of-its-kind settlement under the Colorado False Claims Act holds them accountable and ensures fair treatment for Colorado workers. Read more: https://bit.ly/48kMVtq

AG Weiser won a major court victory blocking the Trump administration from dismantling federal agencies that support libraries, museums, minority-owned businesses, workers, and people experiencing homelessness. The court found the actions unlawful. Read the order: https://bit.ly/3MfruCs

AG Weiser joins community leaders for a town hall on youth online safety tomorrow in Boulder. 📅 Thursday, Nov. 20 🕡 6:30–8:30 p.m. 📍 First United Methodist Church, Boulder 🎧 Spanish interpretation available 🔗 Tickets are free. Register here: https://bit.ly/48mH7AC

“When corporate landlords share private data and use algorithms to coordinate and jack up rent prices, renters pay the price,” said AG Weiser, announcing a $7M settlement with Greystar for allegedly driving up rents through anticompetitive, algorithm-based pricing. Read more: https://bit.ly/4r7ID0U

AG Weiser urges SCOTUS to keep the FTC independent, arguing that allowing presidents to fire commissioners at will would undermine consumer protection and fair competition. Read the multistate brief: https://bit.ly/4i02yL7

Today, AG Phil Weiser announced a proposed settlement with PetSmart resolving allegations of deceptive training programs that prevented employees from leaving the company for years, or risk paying thousands of dollars: https://bit.ly/4hVy9xu

Colo. students are showing up for one another. In the 2024–2025 school year, Safe2Tell received a record 31,177 reports. This is proof that when something doesn’t feel right, students are choosing to speak up instead of stay silent. Learn more in the latest annual report: https://bit.ly/3WSJwg1

The debt we owe our veterans is immeasurable. Throughout our nation's storied history, one thing has remained a constant: that our brave men & women in uniform have sacrificed greatly for everything we hold dear. To all our vets here in Colorado and across the country, thank you!

A federal court ruled for Colorado and partner states, striking down an unlawful DOE policy that threatened funding for state-run energy programs. AG Phil Weiser co-led the case, defending clean energy progress and lowering costs for families. Court's opinion and order: https://bit.ly/3WRdpNN

The rule of law matters — and so do people’s lives. AG Weiser applauds today's federal court ruling requiring the USDA to fully fund SNAP food benefits during the government shutdown, protecting over 600,000 Coloradans who rely on them. More: https://bit.ly/49Dozgz

AG Weiser announced today a settlement with Climb Investco, a private education lender, for deceiving students about the quality of the programs it financed. Colorado is standing up for student borrowers. Read more: https://bit.ly/47Fw1W0

As SNAP benefits are cut and delayed during the shutdown, AG Phil Weiser is directing $400K from a Dollar General settlement to Colorado DHS to strengthen food banks—expanding refrigeration, storage, and volunteer support statewide. To find out more: https://bit.ly/4nNuQK9

AG Phil Weiser recently secured three big wins for Colorado: ✅ Protected transportation funding: https://bit.ly/3XjUYBn ✅ Defended health and pregnancy prevention education: https://bit.ly/47ZhGF6 ✅ Preserved student mental health funding: https://bit.ly/3JNwBJl #defendingcolorado

Today, SCOTUS heard arguments on presidential tariff powers. Colorado joined 11 states to challenge unlawful tariffs & the so-called “emergency” claim behind them. These tariffs are already driving up costs for hard-working Coloradans and small businesses. #DefendingColorado

Today, AG Weiser joined 12 AGs in suing DHS & FEMA for unlawfully imposing impossible-to-meet terms on critical emergency management and disaster relief funds. Colorado has over $28M in critical funding tied up over these restrictions. https://bit.ly/43aBJxQ #defendingcolorado

AG Phil Weiser & Denver DA John Walsh announced that a statewide grand jury indicted a 36-year-old man. The indictment alleges the defendant contacted hundreds of women & girls online to attempt to recruit them to take part in a sex trafficking ring. https://bit.ly/47D9kBU

Colo. joined a multistate lawsuit to stop new federal rules threatening Public Service Loan Forgiveness. 17K Coloradans — such as teachers, nurses & first responders — have had $1.2B in student loans forgiven. That promise must be honored. https://bit.ly/48W2OZd #DefendingColorado

Happy Halloween from the Colorado Department of Law!

A federal court agreed with AG Phil Weiser and a coalition of states: the USDA must use contingency funds to provide SNAP benefits during the shutdown. Read more: https://bit.ly/47AOvXF #defendingcolorado

When the economy gets political, Colorado families pay the price. AG Phil Weiser is leading a coalition defending the Federal Reserve’s independence to protect jobs, savings, and economic stability. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47x8rdQ #defendingcolorado

AG Phil Weiser is suing the Trump administration for its unconstitutional decision to move U.S. Space Command HQ from Colorado Springs to punish our vote-by-mail system. Colorado will not be bullied for protecting free and fair elections. Read more: https://bit.ly/4obG24b #defendingcolorado

Over the last year, one out of every five murders in Colorado was an act of domestic violence. If you know someone who is suffering, don't be silent, and it is not too late to help. Visit organizations like the Rose Andom Center to learn how you can help: https://roseandomcenter.org/

At the Colo. Opioid Abatement Conference, AG Weiser honored recovery leaders statewide and accepted certification naming Colo. Dept. of Law as one of the first state agencies certified as a Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace by the Colo. School of Public Health. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WZuKUJ

AG Phil Weiser is suing Trump’s USDA for illegally halting SNAP during the shutdown—putting 600K+ Coloradans at risk. Every $1 in SNAP creates $1.54 in economic activity. Food security and local economies are on the line. Read the full press release and lawsuit: https://bit.ly/3L9S2oo

AG Weiser joined a multistate effort calling on the USDA to protect SNAP benefits during the shutdown. “Coloradans should not go hungry when the USDA has reserve funds to meet critical needs.” Find out more: https://bit.ly/3L78UMn #Colorado #SNAP #FoodSecurity

AG Weiser joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general opposing the Trump Administration’s attempt to access confidential medical records related to gender-affirming care at Boston Children’s Hospital. Colorado stands for lawful, vital care for all. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Jp8VuA

A new report released today by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office details 72 domestic violence deaths last year—including eight children, all under the age of seven. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oyZEz3 #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block President Trump’s unlawful attempt to deploy the National Guard to Chicago without state authorization. Read the brief: https://bit.ly/4hhpODU

AG Phil Weiser secured a $400K settlement with Dollar General for overcharging shoppers. The company must fix pricing practices, post notices, & honor lowest prices if there's any discrepancy. Read the settlement: https://bit.ly/4nRqQJl #Colorado #ConsumerProtection #StopFraudColorado

AG Phil Weiser secured a court order temporarily blocking the USDA’s demand for states to share private data from SNAP recipients. More than 615K Coloradans rely on SNAP for food assistance. Read the court order - https://bit.ly/4nV23Ec #AGWeiser #SNAP #defendingcolorado

AG Phil Weiser is suing Trump’s EPA for illegally ending the $7B Solar for All program — funding that would’ve powered 20K Colorado homes, created 1,000 jobs & cut pollution statewide. Colorado’s fighting to get that $156M back. https://bit.ly/3Lft3Qj #defendingcolorado

Colorado's land, history, and culture are deeply rooted in the traditions of indigenous peoples. On this Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor community, heritage, and strength.

AG Weiser joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold individuals’ ability to enforce the Voting Rights Act — a key protection ensuring every American can vote freely and fairly. #VotingRights Read the court brief: https://bit.ly/42wr7Jc

LAWSUIT WIN: After Attorney General Phil Weiser and other AGs sued, the DOJ has now dropped its plan to impose illegal conditions on nearly $1.4 billion in Victims of Crime Act funds. In 2024, Colorado’s Office for Victims Programs received just over $21 million in VOCA funds.

The Trump administration is illegally cutting $550 million in clean energy funding for Colorado, including a promising $326 million grant for CSU to help cut methane pollution nationwide. AG Phil Weiser will keep standing up for Colorado and our clean energy future.

From the Colorado Department of Law, we wish the Jewish community a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur.

Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of 21 AGs in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice to block new restrictions on federal funding that supports survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o3poU8

Victory: A federal judge struck down DOE’s unlawful funding cap—protecting millions for Colorado’s clean energy programs and families. #defendingcolorado

AG Weiser launched free online training today to help educators prevent school violence and suicide using Colorado’s ERPO law. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4mMG01f

In a cruel and illegal effort to deny support to young people for purely political reasons, the Trump admin is threatening to pull funding for longstanding comprehensive sexual health education programs. AG Phil Weiser is fighting back. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gM6Fdl

Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a settlement with the owner of a Weld County-based business that illegally advertised and performed unlicensed legal services for clients navigating the U.S. immigration system. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Kgbhw7

Student loan rules are changing. Our Student Loan Ombudsperson, Kelsey Lesco, spoke with @cprnews.bsky.social about what borrowers need to know and how we can help when servicers get it wrong. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nPgkSv