Colorado Solicitor General Advocates for Judicial Empathy in Supreme Court Decisions

In a recent address, Colorado Solicitor General Shannon Stevenson urged appellate lawyers to utilize their cases to maintain judicial sensitivity to the experiences of real people. Stevenson articulated concerns that recent judicial decisions, exemplified by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on true threats, often overlook the significant harm inflicted on victims. As highlighted in her remarks, she lamented the Supreme Court’s oversight regarding the severe impact a man’s Facebook messages had on a stalking victim. For further details, refer to the complete article on Law360.