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After Trump Admin Threats, ACLU Sends Letter of Support to Universities, Urging Them to Protect Campus Speech

ACLU makes clear the government cannot threaten funding to universities for fostering an environment of free speech and free inquiry

The ACLU of Connecticut mourns the death of Margaret Levy, an esteemed board member

The ACLU of Connecticut mourns the death of Margaret Levy, who died December 25. She was 80 years old.

National and Statewide Voting Rights Coalition Sends Letter to CT Appropriations Committee

A coalition of national and statewide racial justice organizations and voting rights advocates sent a letter to the CGA demanding full funding of the Connecticut Voting Rights Act, no excuse absentee voting, and early voting.

Reaction to Governor Lamont’s Budget Address

Governor Ned Lamont addressed a joint session of the Connecticut General Assembly today to deliver his budget address. Here is our response.

Statement of Solidarity With Connecticut’s Immigrants

To our communities: The ACLU of Connecticut stands in solidarity with our immigrant and migrant communities.

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.