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Feb 14, 2019

Connecticut should require police to report how many times they hurt, kill, or chase people

Democracy depends in part on the government being transparent, especially about life and death issues. But right now, there isn’t much transparency when police kill, hurt, or chase someone. Right now,...

By David McGuire

Feb 13, 2019

In a world where reentry lasts a lifetime, what does “don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time” really mean?

I’ve often heard people say “don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.” What people fail to realize is that “the time” never really ends.

Feb 11, 2019

Connecticut needs a fair housing law for people living with a criminal record

As a justice-impacted person, I know Connecticut needs fair housing practices that allow people living with a criminal record to have a fair chance at finding a place to live. As a former landlord, I also...

By Sandy LoMonico

Feb 7, 2019

Get ready for the 2019 legislative session

The Connecticut General Assembly’s 2019 legislative session began on January 9, and the ACLU of Connecticut is pushing for the legislature to pass bills to advance smarter justice policies, immigrants’...

By David McGuire

ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Smart Justice leaders at the Connecticut State Capitol Building balcony

Jan 19, 2019

Smart Justice leader Tracie Bernardi's speech to the Hartford Women's March

On January 19, 2019, ACLU Smart Justice Connecticut leader Tracie Bernardi stepped up to the podium at the Hartford Women's March. Here is what she told the crowd.

By Tracie Bernardi

On January 19, 2019, ACLU Smart Justice Connecticut leader Tracie Bernardi stepped up to the podium at the Hartford Women's March. Here is what she told the crowd.

By Tracie Bernardi

Tracie Bernardi, ACLU Smart Justice Connecticut / CT leader, speaks at the 2019 Women's March in Hartford

Jan 17, 2019

Smart Justice launches at the Capitol

On January 17, 2019, leaders with the ACLU of Connecticut's Smart Justice campaign were joined by elected leaders in announcing two 2019 legislative priorities for criminal justice reform.