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Given the many downsides of prolific collateral consequences, laws imposing new collateral consequences should always be viewed skeptically. Where, as here, they have no proven deterrent effect, that...
By ensuring all Connecticut workers are aware of what their pay should be, it makes it more likely that women will be able to access fair and equal pay for equal work. Because of that, House Bill 6380 could...
The war on cannabis, like the war on drugs overall, was a failure that ruined millions of lives. It has torn apart families and decimated communities, all while acting as a vehicle for racial injustice....
We encourage the committee to support Proposed House Bill 5614. While we have only been able to review the bill’s proposed concept, we believe that the concept set forth in Proposed House Bill 5614 is...
Given their power – and profits – making information about them accessible is necessary (but not sufficient) to regulate the industry. For these reasons, the ACLU-CT supports Senate Bill 575 and urges this...
At a time when the national dialogue around this issue is only growing,3 Connecticut should be a leader in promoting gender equality in all areas of public life, including providing male caregivers of young...