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The conversation around CRBs is decades-old, but activists are showing renewed interest in creating them. If you’re thinking about creating or changing a CRB in your town, there are some important things to know about how they’ve been used – and stymied -- in the past.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the collateral consequences of a criminal record have the potential to become even worse.
In March, the ACLU-CT filed a lawsuit on behalf of everyone incarcerated in Connecticut’s prison system, to stem the tide of COVID-19. On July 20th, the United States District Court approved a settlement of the lawsuit. The settlement came into force on the day, and it will expire on December 31st.
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).
Right now, Connecticut’s legislature is considering a bill that, among other things, would ban “qualified immunity” for police in Connecticut.
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.