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Federal Judge Dismisses Background Screeners’ Challenge to Colorado Law

May 22, 2026 | Background Check Laws, Criminal History Check, Fair Credit Reporting Act

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit a challenging Colorado law that restricts what information can appear in background checks, including limits on reporting older convictions and non-convictions. The plaintiffs argued the rules conflicted with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, which aims for national uniformity. However, the case was thrown out, leaving Colorado’s stricter consumer protections in place and highlighting ongoing legal tension between state-specific regulations and federal standards.

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