Denver Election Worker Sues Over Alleged Retaliation for Speaking Out

Virginia Chau claims she was fired for discussing threats to poll workers on Jon Stewart's show, violating her First Amendment rights.

Virginia Chau, a former elections supervisor in Denver, has filed a federal lawsuit claiming she was terminated for comments made on Jon Stewart's show in 2022.
Chau's lawsuit alleges that her firing was in retaliation for her speaking out about the lack of protections and training for poll workers facing threats.
The lawsuit names Denver's clerk and recorder Paul López and elections division director R. Todd Davidson as defendants, accusing them of violating Chau's freedom of speech.
Chau is seeking reinstatement to her former position, damages, and new policies to protect election workers from harassment and threats.
Denver officials have not commented on the lawsuit, which highlights ongoing concerns about election worker safety and security.