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Jul 24, 2020

ACLU-CT position and analysis of house-passed version of LCO #3700, An Act Concerning Police Accountability

After hours of debate, the Connecticut General Assembly house of representatives this morning passed LCO #3700, “An Act Concerning Police Accountability.” The version passed by the house is slightly...

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Jul 22, 2020

What is qualified immunity?

Right now, Connecticut’s legislature is considering a bill that, among other things, would ban “qualified immunity” for police in Connecticut. As a result, the phrase “qualified immunity” is getting tossed...

Jul 16, 2020

ACLU-CT Testimony Regarding LCO No. 3471, An Act Concerning Police Accountability

Below, you'll find a copy of the ACLU of Connecticut's testimony regarding LCO No. 3471, "An Act Concerning Police Accountability," as introduced. Regardless of what happens next at the legislature, this...

ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony

Jun 26, 2020

State’s Attorney appointments are only the beginning for reshaping prosecution in Connecticut

The first State's Attorney reappointments under new law are a chance for the Criminal Justice Commission to choose new leadership and send the message that prosecution in Connecticut needs to change.

By Kelly McConney Moore

The first State's Attorney reappointments under new law are a chance for the Criminal Justice Commission to choose new leadership and send the message that prosecution in Connecticut needs to change.

By Kelly McConney Moore

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Jun 24, 2020

Divestment from policing is close to reality for a lot of people in our state. It should be reality for everyone.

It’s about bigger towns and cities, especially those where policing most harms Black and Latinx people, getting the same chance to do what other Connecticut towns have long done: investing hard-earned...

By Claudine Constant, Melvin Medina

Red tent with white sign. Sign reads: Divest from policing / invest in2 community

Jun 17, 2020

Policymakers need to listen to activists on the solutions to police violence and racism

This movement has been around since the early days of policing and has always been led by activists and organizers from communities that have been harmed by the police. It’s time people in power listen.

By Kelly McConney Moore