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Reaction to Legislature's Passage of Police Accountability Bill

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New Report: “Bargained Away: How Local and State Governments in Connecticut Have Bargained Away Police Accountability”

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ACLU-CT position and analysis of house-passed version of LCO #3700, An Act Concerning Police Accountability

After hours of debate, the Connecticut General Assembly house of representatives this morning passed LCO #3700, “An Act Concerning Police Accountability.” The version passed by the house is slightly different than the original bill, which was introduced under a different LCO number (3741).

July 24, 2020

What is qualified immunity?

Right now, Connecticut’s legislature is considering a bill that, among other things, would ban “qualified immunity” for police in Connecticut.

July 22, 2020

ACLU-CT Testimony Regarding LCO No. 3471, An Act Concerning Police Accountability

Below, you'll find a copy of the ACLU of Connecticut's testimony regarding LCO No. 3471, "An Act Concerning Police Accountability," as introduced. Regardless of what happens next at the legislature, this bill cannot be the end of the conversation.

July 16, 2020

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