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ACLU of Connecticut Publishes Responses from Inspector General Candidates

The ACLU of Connecticut has released responses to its 2025 questionnaire for candidates seeking to lead the Office of the Inspector General, the agency charged with investigating police use of force.

ACLU of Connecticut and Advocates Respond to Bridgeport Police Staffing Report & Death of Dyshan Best

The ACLU of Connecticut condemns in strongest terms the homicide death of Dyshan Best, a resident of Bridgeport. The organization has reviewed the Inspector General's preliminary report, and has obtained a copy of the Bridgeport Police Department Staffing Report, shared below.

ACLU of Connecticut Statement on Inspector General Robert Devlin's Retirement Announcement

“The state established the Office of Inspector General in 2021 after decades of advocacy for racial justice and civil rights. We expect the Criminal Justice Commission to undertake a thorough and timely search to fill this critical role without any gap in service,” said David McGuire.

ACLU of Connecticut Files Appellate Petition for Immediate Release of J’Allen Jones Video

The ACLU Foundation of Connecticut has filed an expedited petition in the state's appellate court for the immediate release of a video showing the death of J'Allen Jones inside the Garner Correctional Institution.

Reaction to Not Guilty Verdict for State Trooper Brian North

A reaction from David McGuire about a not guilty verdict for Connecticut State Trooper Brian North who was tried for first-degree manslaughter in the 2020 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Mubarak Soulemane.

Reaction to U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Investigation Into State Police Traffic Ticket Scandal

During an interview with WTNH, Chief State’s Attorney Patrick Griffin announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will be taking over the criminal investigation into the Connecticut State Police traffic ticket scandal.
Issue Areas: Policing, Racial Justice

Reaction to Legislative Forum Regarding State Police Fake Traffic Ticket Scandal

The Judiciary and Public Safety Committees of the Connecticut General Assembly held a joint forum regarding the Connecticut State Police fake traffic ticket scandal.
Issue Areas: Policing, Racial Justice

Reaction to Racial Profiling Prohibition Project Audit of Connecticut State Police Traffic Stop Records

The Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project today released the results of its investigation into Connecticut State Police traffic stop records.
Issue Areas: Policing, Racial Justice

Smart Justice Applauds Passage of State’s Attorney Accountability Law

Legislation now awaits action by Governor Lamont.