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The Growing Threat of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Data Sharing and the Need for Transparency
In November 2025, the ACLU of Connecticut filed 94 public records requests with police departments across the state to obtain information about our state and municipal law enforcement's use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology, like Flock Safety camera systems, to track drivers' movements and enable data sharing across state lines.
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One hundred days into the second Trump administration, it’s clear that we are living through an explicit assault on civil rights and liberties, and democracy itself. If we remain united, active, and stand firm in our values, we will not only survive this moment, but we will build something stronger.
Inspector General Candidates Answer ACLU of CT Questionnaire on Police Accountability and Racial Justice
The Criminal Justice Commission is interviewing the final 2025 Connecticut Inspector General candidates Tuesday, April 29th at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. Here's what the finalists had to say about police accountability and racial justice.
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Dec 10, 2025
Statewide Coalition Urges Gov. Lamont to Protect Connecticut National Guard from Misuse Tied to Harmful Federal Actions
Coalition demands Governor to sign executive order to ensure the Connecticut National Guard is not misused by Trump administration while under the state’s control
Nov 10, 2025
ACLU of Connecticut and Allies Demand Statewide Pause on Automatic License Plate Readers Amid Concerns of Data Sharing with Other States and ICE
ACLU of Connecticut files more than 90 public records requests on police use of automatic license plate reader technology, including Flock Safety systems
Oct 17, 2025
ACLU of Connecticut Statement on Court Decision Requiring Release of Video Showing the Death of J’Allen Jones in State Custody
Superior Court rules to publicly release video footage showing the death of J'Allen Jones inside Garner Correctional Institution, rejecting Attorney General's efforts to keep footage secret.
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