Legislation

The ACLU-CT supports this bill, because we believe all people should have the liberty to make personal, intimate decisions about their death when facing a terminal diagnosis. However, it is important that there are safeguards in place.

It is far more important for government agencies to enact policies that affirm religious minorities than for them to have rigidly uniform dress codes.

If the blanket bans proposed in S.B. 132 were to remain in place, the legislature would add yet another collateral consequence that will stifle the ability of people living with a criminal record to cultivate a small business and provide for their families.

Senate Bill 189 is an excellent step forward in combatting the "pink tax" -- discrimination that women face as consumers in Connecticut.

All people in Connecticut, regardless of whether they have a criminal record, should have the right to safe and stable housing.

Codifying a fundamental right to housing is a pivotal measure to codify equity, justice, and fairness for people living in our state.

Because the right to vote is a fundamental part of America’s democracy, registering to vote should be a simple task.

House Bill 5248 is the opportunity for Connecticut to require job licensure boards to make a determination based on a person, not a background check result. We will all benefit if we stop blocking people’s access to employment solely based on that person’s criminal record.

We're committed to policy solutions that protect marginalized communities from violence. We cannot, though, support efforts that increase violence by increasing existing overpolicing of marginalized communities.