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Dec 15, 2017

When police kill someone, they need to release all the facts—not just the ones they like.

Policing

On Thursday night, New Britain police shot and killed one person and shot and injured two other people. All three people were in a car.

If you want a hint at what policing in America looks like in...

By David McGuire

On Thursday night, New Britain police shot and killed one person and shot and injured two other people. All three people were in a car.

If you want a hint at what policing in America looks like in...

By David McGuire
Life of Pix photo police car
Life of Pix photo police car
Dec 12, 2017

Mass surveillance? Hartford could have it.

Privacy

The Hartford City Council approved a grant to allow city police to expand surveillance camera and drone programs. Separately, these programs threaten civil liberties. Together, they could be a nightmare for...

By David McGuire

The Hartford City Council approved a grant to allow city police to expand surveillance camera and drone programs. Separately, these programs threaten civil liberties. Together, they could be a nightmare for...

By David McGuire
Sep 5, 2017

Now Accepting Nominations for the ACLU of Connecticut Board of Directors

Any member of the ACLU of Connecticut may recommend any member (including self) for one of the approximately 20 at-large seats on the board of directors. To do so, the member must send the name and contact...

Any member of the ACLU of Connecticut may recommend any member (including self) for one of the approximately 20 at-large seats on the board of directors. To do so, the member must send the name and contact...

Aug 29, 2017

I’m a Police Officer Serving My Community. My Pregnancy Made Me Unwelcome On the Force.

Women's Rights

As a woman working in law enforcement, I’ve become accustomed to being in the minority — it’s something women know when choosing a career in policing. But after six years on the job, what I didn’t...

By Sarah Alicea

As a woman working in law enforcement, I’ve become accustomed to being in the minority — it’s something women know when choosing a career in policing. But after six years on the job, what I didn’t...

By Sarah Alicea
Sarah Alicea, a police officer who faced pregnancy discrimination in Cromwell, Connecticut.
Sarah Alicea, a police officer who faced pregnancy discrimination in Cromwell, Connecticut.
Aug 16, 2017

Statement from the ACLU of Connecticut on Justice, Equality, and Charlottesville

Racial Justice

Statement from David McGuire, Executive Director of the ACLU of Connecticut:

We are saddened and outraged by the violence in Charlottesville. We condemn violence and unequivocally reject...

Statement from David McGuire, Executive Director of the ACLU of Connecticut:

We are saddened and outraged by the violence in Charlottesville. We condemn violence and unequivocally reject...

Aug 3, 2017

Connecticut Takes Nine More Steps Toward Criminal Justice Reform

Criminal Legal System

HARTFORD  – The ACLU of Connecticut joined Governor Dannel Malloy and other dignitaries at Faith Congregational Church on August 2 for the ceremonial signing of nine justice reform bills, including four...

HARTFORD  – The ACLU of Connecticut joined Governor Dannel Malloy and other dignitaries at Faith Congregational Church on August 2 for the ceremonial signing of nine justice reform bills, including four...

David McGuire of the ACLU of Connecticut / ACLU-CT speaks at the ceremonial signing of nine criminal justice reform bills in Hartford
David McGuire of the ACLU of Connecticut / ACLU-CT speaks at the ceremonial signing of nine criminal justice reform bills in Hartford