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Apr 13, 2020

Connecticut Agencies Have a Lot of Independent Authority to Protect Public Health by Releasing Incarcerated People. So Far, These Agencies Have Refused to Act.

Under state law, more than 100 different state government agencies – including the Governor and DOC – could take steps right now to reduce the number of people who are sitting in prisons, where they are at...

By Kelly McConney Moore

blue aclu of connecticut people not prisons poster in front of Connecticut governor's mansion

Mar 27, 2020

Smart Justice asks Governor Lamont & Legislators to Protect Incarcerated People from COVID-19

Smart Justice has been speaking out for weeks about the urgent need for Governor Lamont, members of the Connecticut General Assembly, and other decision makers to act. Watch their calls to action in this...

From behind, a man stands in a blue ACLU of Connecticut Smart Justice shirt

Mar 10, 2020

Smart Justice leader testifies in support of strong Clean Slate

During a packed public hearing, Smart Justice leader Ciara Rosati testified in support of S.B. 403, a bill introduced by the Judiciary Committee that would create a strong Clean Slate law in Connecticut....

Mar 6, 2020

What is Clean Slate?

Fundamentally, Clean Slate is about providing a light at the end of the tunnel for people who are dealing with the collateral consequences of a record – inability to find housing, employment, education, or...

By Melvin Medina

ACLU-CT Smart Justice leaders stand with "people not prisons" posters at a Connecticut Clean Slate pres conference

Mar 5, 2020

Smart Justice testifies in support of anti-discrimination bill

Five Smart Justice leaders and organizers spoke truth to power about the need for Connecticut to pass a bill to prevent discrimination against people solely based on their records of arrest or conviction....

Mar 2, 2020

Can We Trust the Government to Respond to the Coronavirus in a Fair and Effective Manner?

The ACLU will be watching closely to make sure the government's response is scientifically justified and no more intrusive on civil liberties than absolutely necessary.

By Jay Stanley, National ACLU

The ACLU will be watching closely to make sure the government's response is scientifically justified and no more intrusive on civil liberties than absolutely necessary.

By Jay Stanley, National ACLU