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National ACLU Comment on Reporting of Leaked SCOTUS Opinion Overturning Roe

The following statement was issued by national American Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Anthony Romero in response to reporting of a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade:

ACLU Comment on Appeal of Dismissed Challenge to Connecticut Policy Allowing Trans Student Athletes to Participate in School Sports

The ACLU and ACLU of Connecticut responded to an appeal filed yesterday in a lawsuit seeking to challenge trans-inclusive policies in Connecticut.
Issue Areas: LGBTQIA+ Rights

ACLU Comment on Dismissal of Challenge to Connecticut Policy Allowing Trans Student Athletes to Participate in School Sports

A federal judge today dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference and multiple school boards.

ACLU Responds to Lawsuit Attacking Transgender Student Athletes

The ACLU responded to a lawsuit filed today challenging trans-inclusive practices in Connecticut.
Issue Areas: LGBTQIA+ Rights

ACLU and Student Athlete Statement On Complaint Against Transgender Student Athlete Policy

The following are reactions from national ACLU attorney Chase Strangio, as well as Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood, two transgender track and field athletes and students whose rights to compete are questioned by the complaint.

ACLU of Connecticut Applauds Passage of S.B. 13, Fair Treatment of Incarcerated Women and Transgender People

"Today’s vote is an affirmation of the power of the formerly incarcerated women who spoke out to support this bill and a victory for human rights and justice in Connecticut."