Legislation

H.B. 7132, an Act Concerning Non-Safety Related Traffic Stops, is crucial to addressing the enduring racial disparities that exist in traffic stops, particularly for Black and Latine drivers.

The ACLU of Connecticut supports a H.B. 6948, which would help provide people who are living with a criminal record with access to housing so that they can grow and thrive within their communities.

The ACLU-CT believes Connecticut, like the rest of the country, must reduce the role, responsibilities, and presence of police, especially in Black and Latinx communities. This means, at minimum, diverting funds from policing to instead build safe and healthy communities.

The ACLU-CT believes that everyone deserves access to safe and affordable housing, including justice-impacted people. When housing becomes unaffordable, there are cascading effects—like displacement from beloved homes, neighborhoods, and schools.

The ACLU-CT believes that Connecticut is stronger and safer when all people have a fair chance of accessing housing. Connecticut needs to invest in housing programs and services specifically for people leaving incarceration.

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

Everyone has the right to due process and basic fairness in our legal system. We must reduce the number of people that come into contact with the criminal legal system in the first place and redirect people towards the appropriate diversionary programs.