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The History of the Denver Pit Bull Ban and the Victims that Prompted New Law

One City's Experience - The City of Denver DogsBite.org - The history of the Denver pit bull ban, which was enacted in 1989, revoked in 2004 and reinstated in 2005, is best summarized in a 2005 Municipal Lawyer article titled, "One City's Experience," by Kory A. Nelson, the Senior Assistant City Attorney for the City and County of Denver. A deeper review of the pit bull ban's legal history can be found in, "Denver's Pit Bull Ordinance, A Review of Its History and Judicial Rulings… [Read full blog post]

Aurora, Colorado Fighting Breed Ban Prevails in Federal Court

United States District Court for the District of Colorado on 19th Street in Denver. Fighting Breed Ban Upheld UPDATE 11/20/08: Chief U.S. District Judge Wiley Y. Daniel has ruled in favor of the City of Aurora. Once again, the American Canine Foundation loses, making their "track record" undeniably horrific. The United States Supreme Court has also spoken on breed-specific law. The court rejected all grounds that a dog lobbying group brought forth: Procedural due proces… [Read full blog post]
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Aurora Fighting Breed Ban Will be Challenged in Federal Court

United States District Court for the District of Colorado on 19th Street in Denver. Now The Ugly Guys Show Up Aurora, CO - The American Canine Foundation (ACF), a Washington-based pit bull special interest group, frequently threatens and pursues lawsuits to intimidate city officials who have passed breed-specific laws. The group seems to be in litigation on a constant basis, but has little to show for their efforts. Likely the most significant case they "assisted on" is th… [Read full blog post]