News & Commentary

Sep 12, 2022

Get to Know the Candidates for Secretary of the State

Learn more about the Secretary of the State’s role and get to know the candidates in the ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC survey responses

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May 06, 2022

What happened at the legislature in 2022?

We fought every step of the way for liberation, justice, and equity. Here is the good and bad news.

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Dec 20, 2021

Twelve goals for 2022

As we close the book on 2021, we’re ready to look ahead to 2022. Here (in no particular order) is what the ACLU of Connecticut is looking toward in court, in communities, and during the legislative session.

By David McGuire

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Jun 17, 2021

Here’s What Happened in Connecticut’s 2021 Legislative session

During this session, the ACLU of Connecticut weighed in with testimony on more than 150 bills. We supported and helped pass bills that advance prison reform, civil rights and liberties.

By Claudine Constant, Anderson Curtis, Gus Marks-Hamilton, David McGuire

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Apr 26, 2021

Halfway through legislative session, here’s where things stand

Legislative session ends on June 9. As we head into the last weeks of session, the clock is ticking on all of these bills.

By Claudine Constant, Gus Marks-Hamilton, Anderson Curtis

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Mar 10, 2021

Smart Justice testifies in support of voting rights for people on parole

Smart Justice leader Will Roberts testified before the Government Administration and Elections Committee hearing today in support of H.B. 6578, bill that would restore the right to vote for people who are on parole in Connecticut. Here is what he told the committee:

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Feb 22, 2021

The legislature must pass these two critical voting rights bills this year

In 2021, Connecticut's legislature has a chance to pass bills that could bring our state's voting laws into the 21st century by letting voters decide whether to create early voting and no-excuse absentee voting in our state. Here is our testimony on those bills.

By Kelly McConney Moore

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Jan 06, 2021

Legislative session starts January 6. Here’s what we’re fighting for.

The 2021 legislative session is going to look and feel a little different. Each step of the way, we'll be pushing for equity, justice, and freedom. The legislature must grapple with the vast inequities that COVID-19 re-exposed, and with the clear mandate sent by voters to prioritize racial justice.

By Claudine Constant, Kelly McConney Moore, Melvin Medina, Gus Marks-Hamilton, Anderson Curtis

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Dec 15, 2020

Lawsuit and Advocacy Expand Voting Rights During COVID-19

From our 2020 newsletter, a look back at the lawsuit and advocacy that led to Connecticut voters being allowed to vote absentee because of COVID-19 for the November 3, 2020 election, and a look ahead at what's next for voting rights advocacy in Connecticut.

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