Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | Virtual
Cris, our community engagement program director, is speaking with a Black man in a flannel in the grass. Both are holding ACLU-branded signs that are orange and blue.

May Office Hour: What's Next?

The legislative session may be over, but the work continues! We will use this office hour to debrief the session and discuss what is coming next. We'll touch on our public education campaign around no-excuse absentee voting, upcoming events, and all the ways you all can get involved to continue to build awareness, power, and sustained pathways of engagement. Join us on Wednesday, May 20th at 6 p.m. ET to learn more about this department, its role at the ACLU of Connecticut, and how you can get in touch with Cris to get involved. RSVP using the button below!
May 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Past Events

Event | In-Person
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Smart Justice Virtual Teach-In on 2021 Priorities

On Wednesday, March 3, at 6 p.m., join Smart Justice for a virtual teach-in about our three priority bills for this legislative session.
Mar 03, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
ACLU-CT Smart Justice leaders, in blue fleeces, stand side by side holding a "March for Liberation" banner. They are joining a chant.

Clean Slate March & Judiciary Committee Hearing

Join us in Hartford to stand with Smart Justice. On Monday, March 9, the Connecticut General Assembly's Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing about a critical bill to create a real Clean Slate for people who are living with a criminal record.
Mar 09, 2020 | 9:00 AM
Event | In-Person
ACLU-CT Smart Justice year one a film by the ACLU of Connecticut

"Smart Justice: Year One" Documentary World Premiere

Join Smart Justice on October 24 for the world premiere of “Smart Justice: Year One” at the Bow Tie Cinema in New Haven.
Oct 24, 2019 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-Person
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Smart Justice leaders stand in a group at the capitol in Hartford to support a bill to increase transparency in the justice system

Rally for Prosecutorial Transparency, S.B. 880

May 22, 2019 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-Person
Yellow background, red letters saying "abortion access for all" with ACLU of Connecticut logo

Stop the Bans Day of Action for Reproductive Rights

Join the CT Coalition for Choice for the #STOPTHEBANS Day of Action for Reproductive Rights.
May 21, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Smart Justice

End Discrimination in Reentry: A Community Conversation in New Haven

Join the ACLU of Connecticut Smart Justice campaign, State Representative Robyn Porter, and more for a community conversation about stopping discrimination against people on the basis of their criminal record.
Apr 18, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Let Us Work Let Us Live Rally Smart Justice ACLU Connecticut West Hartford

Legislative Hearing on Prosecutorial Transparency, S.B. 880

Join Smart Justice on Monday, March 25 in Hartford to support a bill to create a more transparent justice system.
Mar 25, 2019 | 10:00 AM
Event | In-Person
ACLU of Connecticut / ACLU-CT Smart Justice outline of state of Connecticut and "People. Not Prisons."

Stand with Smart Justice at the Capitol

Join Smart Justice at the Capitol to speak out against discrimination and for a bill to create a safer, stronger, fairer Connecticut.
Feb 26, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person
ACLU of Connecticut

Immigrants' Rights Volunteer Appreciation Night and Advocacy Update

Jan 30, 2019 | 5:30 PM