Legislation

Voting is the foundation of democracy, the right through which all our other rights are protected and preserved.

Improving voting rights and voting access strengthens democracy, since voting is the foundation of democracy itself.

The ACLU-CT believes strongly in removing barriers that prevent people from accessing the ability to run for elected office, particularly barriers that present a disproportionate hurdle to underrepresented groups.

Protecting the right to vote for people who have been incarcerated strengthens our democracy by increasing voter participation and helping incarcerated people stay connected to society and community.

One way that racism has persisted in the U.S. is through a denial of U.S. history and an erasure of the history of Black people in the U.S. This shows up, for example, in the holidays we honor as a society

The ACLU-CT supports meaningful reforms aimed at holding educational institutions accountable when they fail to respond to gender-based violence.

All people in Connecticut, including people who have a criminal record, have the right to safe and stable housing

The ACLU-CT believes in a society where all people, including those who have been convicted or accused of a crime, have equal opportunity to contribute to society and build successful and fulfilling lives.

For people who are incarcerated, maintaining familial and community bonds is crucial to mental health, physical health, community health, and community safety.