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Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy recently signed two bills that the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut fought for in its mission to advance civil liberties in the state
Among the supporters at the signing of a bill to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana was ACLU of Connecticut Executive Director Andrew Schneider, at far right. The ceremonial signing took place in the governor’s office at the state Capitol. (Photo by Tony Calabrese.)
Schneider also represented the ACLU at the signing of a bill that prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression. (Photo by Tony Calabrese.)
“Civil libertarians throughout Connecticut can be proud of these huge achievements,” Schneider said. “These two new laws represent significant successes in our efforts to protect individual rights through the legislature this year.”
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