When it comes to defending Coloradans against those who would violate our rights—whether as citizens or consumers—Phil is on our side. Phil protected access to affordable healthcare, defended our voting rights, fought for fair treatment for consumers, and stood up against powerful and irresponsible companies that took advantage of people, including students with debt, older Coloradans, veterans, and those harmed by the opioid epidemic.

Accomplishments

Protected election integrity in the unanimous victory of Colorado Department of State vs Baca. In that case, Phil argued before the U.S. Supreme Court to defend Colorado’s laws that presidential electors must follow state law when they cast their Electoral College ballots in presidential elections and not act as free agents.

Defended the Affordable Care Act and the rights of 700,000 Coloradans who have pre-existing health conditions, the 400,000 covered through the Medicaid expansion, and young adults on their parents’ plans. When these rights were challenged by the federal government, Phil defended the Act and Coloradans’ rights to healthcare.

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Stood up for Colorado’s DREAMers—who make valuable contributions to our economy and society— and their right to live in the only country they have ever known as home. He joined a successful multi-state lawsuit challenging the federal government’s decision to dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Protected consumers harmed by deceptive companies, including securing an $8.4 million settlement for Coloradans harmed by CenturyLink’s deceptive conduct, consisting of unfair and hidden fees, false advertising, and failure to provide discounts and refunds it promised to consumers.

More to Do

Pursue cases against Google and Facebook. Phil led a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Google for maintaining its monopoly power over general search engines and related general search advertising markets through a series of anticompetitive contracts and conduct. Phil also challenged Facebook for abusing its status in the marketplace, challenging its dominance in the marketplace and its harmful impact on consumers and innovation on account of its abuse of its monopoly power in the social networking market.

Help lead the effort in cracking down on unemployment insurance fraud. In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts, criminals have increasingly used identity theft to file fraudulent unemployment claims. With the creation of the Colorado Unemployment Insurance Fraud Task Force, those who have committed identity theft will be investigated and prosecuted for stealing others’ identities, and Phil will fight to ensure legitimate claimants receive their due benefits.