News & Commentary

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.

Beyond thanking Black organizers and voters, it’s long past time for Connecticut politicians to start prioritizing racial justice policies.

The results of an ACLU of Connecticut investigation suggest that Connecticut prosecutors are not following the leads of those colleagues across the country, but are instead relying on cops to self-report wrongdoing.

In March, the ACLU-CT filed a lawsuit on behalf of everyone incarcerated in Connecticut’s prison system, to stem the tide of COVID-19. On July 20th, the United States District Court approved a settlement of the lawsuit. The settlement came into force on the day, and it will expire on December 31st.

We’re fighting to end the discriminatory and dangerous way that Stamford, like many towns and cities across Connecticut, sets bail.

When Connecticut violates an incarcerated person’s right to freedom from cruel and unusual punishment, it should not be able to give itself a discount.

Connecticut's legislative session starts on February 7. Here's what's ahead, including efforts to require transparency about police uses of force and police attempts to acquire military equipment, rein in civil asset forfeiture, and more.

2017 was a year of persistence, and in 2018, everyone who cares about civil rights and civil liberties will need to draw on that resilience again. Here are just some of the ways the ACLU of Connecticut will fight for freedom, equality, and justice in 2018.

Statement from David McGuire, Executive Director of the ACLU of Connecticut: