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Sep 06, 2018

People impacted by justice system rally in West Hartford to call on Connecticut to “let us live, let us work”

As Connecticut faces decisions about its economy, leaders from the ACLU of Connecticut’s Smart Justice campaign, each of whom had been directly impacted by the criminal justice system, called on Connecticut to invest in opportunities for all people instead of incarceration.
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
Aug 10, 2018

Reaction to Video of Hartford Police Sergeant

ACLU of Connecticut executive director David McGuire had the following reaction to footage of Hartford Police Department employee Stephen Barone telling a group of people that he was “trigger happy,” and “could [get] a ton of money on overtime if I have to shoot somebody.”
Issue Areas: Policing
Jun 26, 2018

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.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Religion, Immigrants' Rights
May 03, 2018

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."
Issue Areas: Women's Rights, Reproductive Justice, LGBTQIA+ Rights, Criminal Legal System
Mar 29, 2018

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."
Mar 23, 2018

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
Feb 15, 2018

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.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal System, Women's Rights, Reproductive Justice
Feb 05, 2018

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