Anderson Curtis, a Black man wearing a purple shirt, smiles at the camera in front of a blue wall.

Anderson Curtis

Pronouns: he, his

Senior Policy Organizer

Bio

Anderson Curtis serves as senior policy organizer for the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut (ACLU-CT). In his role, Anderson’s primary responsibilities include mobilizing ACLU-CT members, recruiting and developing campaign leaders who have been directly impacted by the criminal legal system and police violence, engaging Connecticut voters, and leading the ACLU-CT’s public education efforts. Anderson is a proud alumnus of Gateway Community College Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor (DARC). He completed the Community Leadership Program Cohort 24. Anderson’s passion for change is fueled by his lived experience of 20 years on the treadmill of moving in and out of the criminal legal system. After 14 years of seeking paths of healing and freedom, Anderson lives with hope and dignity, advocating for people to access employment and housing despite the barriers of discrimination and disparities.

Featured Work

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Anderson Curtis, ACLU of Connecticut ACLU Smart Justice Connecticut field organizer
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I have helped people gain their right to vote back. Let me tell you why it should not be taken away from them in the first place.

As a person, who has had my voting rights restored and exercises my right to vote I believe enfranchisement is an integral way for all Americans to participate in the democracy that governs them.
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  • Smart Justice|
  • +2 Issues

Let’s start including these workers in employment protections

When someone has earned the right to be part of society after arrest or conviction, they should have the right to support themselves and their loved ones, just like everyone else.

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