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Apr 26, 2021

Halfway through legislative session, here’s where things stand

Legislative session ends on June 9. As we head into the last weeks of session, the clock is ticking on all of these bills.

By Claudine Constant, Gus Marks-Hamilton

Legislative session ends on June 9. As we head into the last weeks of session, the clock is ticking on all of these bills.

By Claudine Constant, Gus Marks-Hamilton
ACLU-CT Smart Justice leader Terri Ricks stands in front of the CT State Capitol Building. She is wearing sunglasses and a rainbow face mask, and she holds a white sign that says, in blue letters, "FREEDOM JUST AHEAD."
ACLU-CT Smart Justice leader Terri Ricks stands in front of the CT State Capitol Building. She is wearing sunglasses and a rainbow face mask, and she holds a white sign that says, in blue letters, "FREEDOM JUST AHEAD."
Mar 10, 2021

Smart Justice testifies in support of voting rights for people on parole

Smart Justice leader Will Roberts testified before the Government Administration and Elections Committee hearing today in support of H.B. 6578, bill that would restore the right to vote for...

Smart Justice leader Will Roberts testified before the Government Administration and Elections Committee hearing today in support of H.B. 6578, bill that would restore the right to vote for...

ACLU-CT Smart Justice leaders stand with "people not prisons" banner and "Clean Slate" sign outside of the CT State Capitol. They are behind a podium, and wearing blue "people not prisons" shirts. Many have fists up in power salutes.
ACLU-CT Smart Justice leaders stand with "people not prisons" banner and "Clean Slate" sign outside of the CT State Capitol. They are behind a podium, and wearing blue "people not prisons" shirts. Many have fists up in power salutes.
Feb 22, 2021

The legislature must pass these two critical voting rights bills this year

In 2021, Connecticut's legislature has a chance to pass bills that could bring our state's voting laws into the 21st century by letting voters decide whether to create early voting and no-excuse absentee...

By Kelly McConney Moore

In 2021, Connecticut's legislature has a chance to pass bills that could bring our state's voting laws into the 21st century by letting voters decide whether to create early voting and no-excuse absentee...

By Kelly McConney Moore
a white envelope against wood background. written on the envelope: LET PEOPLE VOTE
a white envelope against wood background. written on the envelope: LET PEOPLE VOTE
Jan 6, 2021

Legislative session starts January 6. Here’s what we’re fighting for.

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...

By Claudine Constant, Kelly McConney Moore, Melvin Medina, Gus Marks-Hamilton

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...

By Claudine Constant, Kelly McConney Moore, Melvin Medina, Gus Marks-Hamilton
ACLUCT Smart Justice leader Sean Sellars is in the foreground, wearing a mask and baseball hat, looking toward the CT capitol building. In the background is the Connecticut capitol building and a blue sky.
ACLUCT Smart Justice leader Sean Sellars is in the foreground, wearing a mask and baseball hat, looking toward the CT capitol building. In the background is the Connecticut capitol building and a blue sky.
Dec 15, 2020

Lawsuit and Advocacy Expand Voting Rights During COVID-19

From our 2020 newsletter, a look back at the lawsuit and advocacy that led to Connecticut voters being allowed to vote absentee because of COVID-19 for the November 3, 2020 election, and a look ahead at...

From our 2020 newsletter, a look back at the lawsuit and advocacy that led to Connecticut voters being allowed to vote absentee because of COVID-19 for the November 3, 2020 election, and a look ahead at...

Two official Connecticut ballot drop boxes sit outside of the Waterbury city hall in 2020. The boxes are large, rectangular, and look like library book drops, with the state of CT seal visible, and "official ballot drop box," on their fronts and sides
Two official Connecticut ballot drop boxes sit outside of the Waterbury city hall in 2020. The boxes are large, rectangular, and look like library book drops, with the state of CT seal visible, and "official ballot drop box," on their fronts and sides
Nov 12, 2020

Voters have spoken. Connecticut elected officials must listen by demanding racial justice.

Beyond thanking Black organizers and voters, it’s long past time for Connecticut politicians to start prioritizing racial justice policies.

Beyond thanking Black organizers and voters, it’s long past time for Connecticut politicians to start prioritizing racial justice policies.

A crowd of people is gathered around the clock tower in Waterbury, Connecticut. The sky is blue and it is sunny. A Black man is in the foreground, back to the camera, with fist raised. He is wearing a backpack.
A crowd of people is gathered around the clock tower in Waterbury, Connecticut. The sky is blue and it is sunny. A Black man is in the foreground, back to the camera, with fist raised. He is wearing a backpack.