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Apr 28, 2025

ACLU Foundation of Connecticut Files Appeal in First Amendment Case of Massimino v. Benoit

The ACLU Foundation of Connecticut appealed a ruling today in a First Amendment case about the right to record the government in public. Two Waterbury police employees arrested Keith Massimino for politely declining to identify himself while video recording the outside of the police station.
Court Cases: Massimino v Benoit
Apr 21, 2025

The American Civil Liberties Union Sends Open Letter to Colleges and Universities, Urging Them to Protect Campus Speech

The American Civil Liberties Union this week shared an open letter to general counsels at colleges and universities across the nation outlining their responsibilities and rights when dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigations and enforcement actions.
Issue Areas: Free Speech, Youth and Student Rights
Apr 16, 2025

Statement on Police Installation of Enfield Surveillance Cameras Without Regard to Town Protocol

Statement on Police Installation of Enfield Surveillance Cameras Without Regard to Town Protocol from Public Policy & Advocacy Director Chelsea-Infinity Gonzalez.
Apr 09, 2025

Statement on Connecticut House of Representatives Leadership Call for Fiscal Emergency Declaration

Today, members of the leadership of Connecticut's House of Representatives called for the state to “pause” its fiscal rules, urging the Governor to declare an emergency and a vote by the legislature.
Apr 04, 2025

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.
Issue Areas: Policing, Criminal Legal System, Racial Justice
Mar 27, 2025

ACLU of Connecticut Statement on AI Caucus and AI Legislation

The ACLU of Connecticut applauds the creation of the Artificial Intelligence Caucus to study and forward legislative priorities relating to artificial intelligence.
Issue Areas: Privacy