Reflecting on the 2025 Legislative Session

The 2025 legislative session has come to a close, and it was certainly a trying session for all. In a session where roughly 3,800 bills were introduced, only about 380 bills were passed, rounding up to a passing rate of about ten percent.

By Rachel Moon

A group of women are standing in a hearing room at the Capitol, holding signs that says "Undocumented + Unafraid" and "Strengthen the Trust Act Now!"

ICE Guidance for Connecticut Schools

Students deserve to learn in an environment free from harm.

CDSE Guidance

ACLU-CT and Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness file public comment opposing federal proposed rule on “mixed-status” families in public housing and Section 8 programs

Together, the ACLU of Connecticut and Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness filed a public comment opposing the federal HUD proposed rule regarding "mixed-status" families. The Proposed Rule is another federal government attack against immigrants that would hurt people in Connecticut.

By David McGuire, Richard Cho

Photo of crowd at Hartford rally, including red ACLU of Connecticut sign that says "freedom for immigrants"

Get ready for the 2019 legislative session

The Connecticut General Assembly’s 2019 legislative session began on January 9, and the ACLU of Connecticut is pushing for the legislature to pass bills to advance smarter justice policies, immigrants’ rights, police transparency, and more. Here are just some of the issues we’ll be working on.

By David McGuire

ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Smart Justice leaders at the Connecticut State Capitol Building balcony