Past Events

Call Your State Representatives to Pass a Strong Trust Act!

We need to get the best version of the bill the governor's desk. The bill is waiting to be called in the House, and we need to make sure there are strong enforceability provisions, just as the Trust Act Now! Coalition has called for.

May 16, 2025 to
May 24, 2025

Lobby Day for the CTVRA

Join the ACLU of Connecticut, the Legal Defense Fund, and voting rights advocates from across the state at the Connecticut State Capitol to urge legislators to fully fund the CTVRA.

May 21, 2025

Calling Days of Action for CT Immigrants!

Connecticut’s Trust Act (passed in 2013, updated in 2019) limits how state and local law enforcement can support ICE. It was created after aggressive immigration raids in Danbury (2006) and New Haven (2007) sowed fear in immigrant communities.

May 12, 2025 to
May 14, 2025

ACLU of Connecticut's Freedom To Be Quilt-Making Event

Join us, the New Haven Pride Center, and Ben & Jerry's CT on Thursday, April 22 for a craft event where we'll be designing 10 of the panels that will be featured on the Freedom To Be quilt that will be installed in Washington, D.C. in May 2025.

April 16, 2025

Call for Art: Free Expression 2025

Calling all artists who support civil rights and liberties in Connecticut! On January 1st, we will debut a collection of Connecticut-based art on our website. The theme of this call is FREE EXPRESSION.

November 18, 2024 to
February 28, 2025

Civil Rights Town Hall: Implications of a 2nd Trump Administration

The Trump administration’s agenda promises a significant blow to civil rights and liberties in Connecticut and nationwide. The ACLU has a plan. We are prepared to meet this moment. Join us for a Town Hall event to hear from our team and to be heard. 

December 1, 2024 to
February 4, 2025

WITCH PERFECT

WITCH PERFECT, a drag show featuring Scarlet Envy, Tina Burner & Alexis Michelle.

September 27, 2024