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A lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Connecticut on behalf of protester Michael Picard against three Connecticut State Police employees who were caught on camera appearing to confiscate his camera and give him unwarranted tickets has settled.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut’s campaign for Smart Justice released new public opinion polling that shows support across the political and ideological spectrums for strong Clean Slate proposals.
The ACLU responded to a lawsuit filed today challenging trans-inclusive practices in Connecticut.
The Criminal Justice Commission today appointed Richard Colangelo to become Connecticut’s next Chief State’s Attorney. The following is a reaction from Gus Marks-Hamilton, field organizer for the ACLU of Connecticut Smart Justice campaign.
HARTFORD – Waterbury police employees shot and killed Edward Gendron yesterday in Waterbury. The following is a statement from David McGuire, executive director of the ACLU of Connecticut:
The Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice has assigned the Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crime Squad to assist the New London State’s Attorney in his investigation into the Connecticut State Police’s fatal car pursuit and shooting of Mubarak Soulemane.