The DOJ joined xAI's lawsuit challenging Colorado’s Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence law (Colorado SB24-205), which imposes disclosure, risk-mitigation, and anti-discrimination obligations on developers and deployers of high-risk AI used in employment decisions. The DOJ's argument centers on the law's diversity carveout as an Equal Protection violation. Regardless of litigation outcome, the June 30, 2026 effective date remains in force.

Checkr Takeaway: Customers using AI-assisted hiring tools in Colorado should assess whether those tools fall within the law's "high-risk" AI definitions and begin preparing compliance workflows now. The litigation creates uncertainty, but not a compliance pause.