AURORA | In what free-press proponents say is a critical ruling, the Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday made clear that news organizations have standing under state open meetings laws to file lawsuits against government agencies and can collect attorneys fees if they prevail.

“This is an important win for the public’s right to know,” said Jeff Roberts, executive director of the Colorado Freedom of Information Council. Ensuring that news entities have standing in the law ensures journalists, backed by their newsrooms, can pursue issues regarding government transparency and accountability.

The ruling is linked to a 2022 open meetings lawsuit filed by Sentinel Colorado against the City of Aurora where the Sentinel accused the city council of meeting illegally to decide a previous cens

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