Sheriff Valdez was named in a 2022 civil rights lawsuit alleging violations of constitutional rights. The lawsuit claimed that Valdez, along with other deputies, engaged in misconduct, including unlawful searches and seizures, excessive force, and other violations. The case was reviewed by the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, which granted a partial motion to dismiss certain claims but allowed others to proceed. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/prescott-v-valdez?utm_source=openai))

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