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By the conclusion of legislative session today, the Connecticut General Assembly will not have taken action on the bail reform measures proposed by the bill known as “Second Chance 2.0.” The bill would have eliminated cash bail for people charged with misdemeanors, while allowing judges to set ba
In a ruling announced today, the Connecticut Supreme Court upheld its 2015 decision to declare the death penalty unconstitutional in all circumstances in Connecticut, including in cases involving inmates who were sentenced prior to the enactment of a 2012 state law abolishing capital punishment.
The following is a statement from David McGuire regarding proposed state budget cuts that would eliminate or consolidate Connecticut’s anti-discrimination commissions.
The following is a statement from David McGuire, Legislative and Policy Director and Interim Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut, regarding the Connecticut state Senate’s passage of H.B.
In a 36-0 vote, the Connecticut state Senate passed H.B. 5640, “An Act Concerning Compelled Disclosure of Cellular and Telephone Records,” last night.
In a case filed in U.S. District Court, the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut argues that two Bridgeport police officers, Keith Ruffin and Carlos Vasquez, violated a man’s civil rights during a traffic stop in 2015.