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ACLU of Connecticut Comment on U.S. Supreme Court Muslim Ban Ruling

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld the Trump administration’s third Muslim ban. The national American Civil Liberties Union and partner organizations have challenged every version of the ban.

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."

ACLU-CT Comment on Defeat of Net Neutrality Bill in Connecticut

"Today’s defeat of a commonsense proposal to protect Net Neutrality in Connecticut is a slap in the face for democracy, free speech, justice, education, health, and small business."

ACLU-CT Reacts to Connecticut Judiciary Committee Decision Not to Allow People to Wear Shirts, Buttons, or Stickers with Political Messages at Hearings

The Connecticut Judiciary Committee’s decision not to allow people to wear shirts, buttons, or stickers with political messages at legislative hearings is unreasonable and raises serious First Amendment concerns.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

Pregnant Woman Forced to Give Birth in York Correctional Institution Cell Raises Serious Concerns about Treatment of Pregnant Incarcerated People

The Connecticut Department of Correction announced that a pregnant incarcerated woman gave birth in a prison cell at York Correctional Institution on February 13. The following is a joint reaction from the ACLU-CT, Connecticut Bail Fund, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, and SWAN.

Reaction to Legislative Announcement Questioning Earned Risk Reduction Credit Program

"Studies have shown that earned risk reduction credit programs reduce recidivism rates, save states money, and improve conditions for prisoners and staff alike. We encourage the legislature to stick with the facts when it comes to justice reform, not fear.”
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal System

No Charges in Jayson Negron’s Death Shows Need for Police Accountability

"Today’s announcement is the latest sign that the government employees who are supposed to enforce the law have no one enforcing the law on them."
Issue Areas: Policing

ACLU of Connecticut Calls for Transparency, Investigation after New Britain Police Shoot and Kill One Person, Injure Two

On Thursday, December 14, 2017, New Britain police shot and killed one person and shot and injured two others after chasing the car in which all three were present. The ACLU of Connecticut released the following statement.
Issue Areas: Policing

ACLU of Connecticut Reacts to Hartford City Council Approval of Funding for Police Drones, Predictive Policing, and Surveillance Camera Expansion

On December 11, the Hartford City Council voted 7-2 to use state funding to expand video surveillance and drone use by the Hartford Police Department.
Issue Areas: Privacy