News & Commentary
Jan 15, 2021
New beginnings for public policy and advocacy at the ACLU-CT
In a few weeks, one of our program departments will undergo some changes.
By David McGuire
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
Dec 15, 2020
Fight continues to protect incarcerated people from COVID-19
From the beginning of the pandemic, it was clear that the conditions of incarceration put people who are incarcerated at risk of a serious COVID-19 outbreak. This story is part of our 2020 newsletter, in which we look back at the year and ahead to the unfinished work that remains.
Nov 12, 2020
Voters have spoken. Connecticut elected officials must listen by demanding racial justice.
Beyond thanking Black organizers and voters, it’s long past time for Connecticut politicians to start prioritizing racial justice policies.
By Anderson Curtis, Claudine Constant, Gus Marks-Hamilton, David McGuire, Melvin Medina, Kelly McConney Moore
Sep 24, 2020
The next Hartford State’s Attorney must be responsive to community needs
We're not taking a position for or against any particular applicant. But we do believe whoever is chosen to become the next Hartford State's Attorney must be committed to achieving decarceration and reducing systemic racial inequities.
Sep 23, 2020
Smart Justice asks DOC Commissioner Designate Quiros to listen to justice-impacted people
No matter who the next DOC Commissioner is, that person must commit to making our state stronger, safer, and healthier by embracing decarceration and racial justice policies.
By Claudine Constant
Sep 01, 2020
Removing collateral consequences of a record is now more important than ever
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the collateral consequences of a criminal record have the potential to become even worse.
By Gus Marks-Hamilton
Jun 26, 2020
State’s Attorney appointments are only the beginning for reshaping prosecution in Connecticut
The first State's Attorney reappointments under new law are a chance for the Criminal Justice Commission to choose new leadership and send the message that prosecution in Connecticut needs to change.
By Kelly McConney Moore
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