We need to stand up and protect the rule of law and our democratic norms. That is critical,” said Rep. Javier Mabrey, a Denver Democrat.

State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.

The Colorado legislature condemned the pardons issued by President Donald Trump to people convicted for their actions in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.