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Jun 30, 2021
Marijuana possession becomes legal in Connecticut on July 1
We are committed to ensuring this country’s disastrous war on drugs ends, and that will only happen by ensuring the equitable enforcement of this law. It is within this context the ACLU and CTJA write this letter to assure you that we will be observing the adherence to the new law.
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
Jun 14, 2021
Watch NOW: Voting, Clean Slate, Equity in CT: ACLU-CT Legislative Session Wrap-up.
"We'll discuss civil liberties and rights wins this legislative session, what lies ahead, and innovations that made this year different from any other."
May 12, 2021
The Chief State’s Attorney must step up to end mass incarceration
The Chief State's Attorney is up for a reappointment hearing. Here's how he responded to 10 questions from Smart Justice about his views on police accountability, prosecutorial accountability and transparency, decarceration, and racial justice.
By Claudine Constant, Anderson Curtis, Gus Marks-Hamilton
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
Mar 22, 2021
Everyone will be better off if Connecticut ends solitary confinement
The legislature needs to pass S.B. 1059, the PROTECT Act.
Mar 22, 2021
Pandemics require more compassionate releases from prisons
Prisons are unhealthy places all the time, especially during disasters, epidemics, pandemics, and other public health emergencies.
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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