COVID vaccine rollout must include incarcerated people
Ahead of Governor Lamont’s COVID-19 vaccination roll-out plan announcement, the ACLU-CT calls on the Governor to ensure people who are incarcerated are included in the same tier as all others in congregate living situations.
The 2021 legislative session is going to look and feel a little different. Each step of the way, we'll be pushing for equity, justice, and freedom. The legislature must grapple with the vast inequities that COVID-19 re-exposed, and with the clear mandate sent by voters to prioritize racial justice.
Govenor Lamont, the DOC, and the Attorney General’s office that represents the DOC in court cases, have not prioritized the lives and safety of incarcerated people during this pandemic. It is not too late for Lamont or the DOC to take action to prevent further death and suffering.