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New nonpartisan political action committee brings ACLU of Connecticut issue advocacy to electoral cycle, aims to build the political power of people directly impacted by civil rights & liberties issues. PAC announces support for early voting ballot question, sent surveys to candidates.
The following is a reaction from ACLU of Connecticut executive director David McGuire.
Connecticut’s leaders must continue to defend and advance reproductive health, rights, and justice
The Supreme Court issued a shameful ruling today overturning Roe v. Wade. Abortion remains a legal right in Connecticut.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today in Vega v. Tekoh that a person cannot sue a police officer under federal civil rights laws for violating their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination by failing to provide a Miranda warning.
The Criminal Justice Commission today chose Patrick Griffin to become Connecticut’s next Chief State’s Attorney.