The ACLU of Connecticut is committed to anti-racism. We believe in eliminating racism and in advancing racial justice, and we support and advocate for changes that actively combat racism and work toward a racially just and equitable Connecticut. From fighting for legislation to combat racial profiling, to litigating cases to challenge discriminatory laws, to pushing for changes to create real equity in opportunity and justice, the ACLU of Connecticut seeks to create a better Connecticut. Because of systemic racism, Connecticut's incarceration and policing systems most harm Black and Latinx people, its budgets invest in over-policing and prisons at the expense of opportunity, and barriers to voting access most disenfranchise Black and Latinx voters. Though generations of activism have led to important gains realizing our country's foundational promise of equality for all people, Connecticut is not immune to systemic racial injustice.
Racial Justice
Open Communities Alliance v Carson
October 23, 2020
Vereen v. Ruffin and Vasquez
April 26, 2016
HB 5824, An Act Reforming the Bail System, and HJR 261, Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the State Constitution to Revise Requirements Relating to the Offering of Bail or Pretrial Release to Persons Accused of a Crime
April 5, 2023SB 5, An Act Strengthening the Protections Against and Response to Domestic Violence
April 5, 2023SB 1226, An Act Concerning State Voting Rights in Recognition of John R. Lewis
March 21, 2023
The Latest

Reaction to U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Investigation Into...
August 4, 2023
Reaction to Legislative Forum Regarding State Police Fake Traffic...
July 26, 2023
Reaction to Racial Profiling Prohibition Project Audit of...
June 28, 2023
Civil Liberties Update: Spring/Summer Newsletter 2023
June 20, 2023
Wrapping up the 2023 legislative session
June 9, 2023
Smart Justice Applauds Passage of State’s Attorney Accountability Law
May 31, 2023
Early Voting Represents Step Forward for Racial Justice
May 31, 2023
Defend the right to learn and read
May 30, 2023