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Trial Ordered for Cops Who Took Camera Away from Protester

Three Connecticut state police employees who were caught on camera appearing to prevent video recording and give baseless tickets to a protester have been ordered to stand trial.

September 25, 2019

Statement Regarding Search for Next Connecticut Chief State’s Attorney

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Chief State’s Attorney Kevin Kane will retire on November 1, 2019. The following is a reaction from David McGuire, executive director of the ACLU of Connecticut.

August 27, 2019

Statement Regarding Hartford Police Shooting and Killing A Person on I-84 Ramp

At least one employee of the Hartford Police Department shot and killed a person last night. The following is a reaction from ACLU of Connecticut executive director David McGuire.

July 27, 2019

ACLU and Student Athlete Statement On Complaint Against Transgender Student Athlete Policy

The following are reactions from national ACLU attorney Chase Strangio, as well as Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood, two transgender track and field athletes and students whose rights to compete are questioned by the complaint.

June 19, 2019

ACLU of Connecticut Smart Justice Campaign Reaction to Legislature’s Passage of H.B. 6921, An Act Establishing the Council on the Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Record

The Connecticut General Assembly has passed H.B. 6921, An Act Establishing a Council on the Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Record. The following is a reaction from Smart Justice field organizer Anderson Curtis.

June 6, 2019

ACLU of Connecticut Reaction to Connecticut General Assembly Passage of Police Transparency Bill

S.B. 380, a police transparency bill, passed the Connecticut General Assembly and will be transmitted to and await action from Governor Ned Lamont. David McGuire, ACLU-CT executive director, had the following reaction to the bill's passage.

June 5, 2019