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Stephen Glassman, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut (ACLU-CT), announced his resignation from his position in order to pursue other opportunities.
In a proposed final decision announced on April 21, 2016, the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission ruled that the Town of Stratford must provide the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut (ACLU-CT) with records regarding whether Stratford Police Department has ever purchased or us
Another person has died after a SWAT raid in Connecticut, prompting the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut to call for increased oversight and reporting requirements regarding SWAT units.
Bill would change minor drug possession from a felony to misdemeanor, which 67 percent of Connecticut voters support
Ends wildly unpopular mandatory minimums for non-violent drug crimes, a move supported by 82 percent of Connecticut voters
In an effort to balance public safety with individuals’ privacy rights, the Public Safety and Security Committee has introduced legislation that would allow law enforcement and other government officials to use drones in emergencies, while also requiring police to obtain warrants and to register
The ACLU of Connecticut applauds legislation that would ensure that the Connecticut Military Department is equal, fair, and just in its hiring and promotion practices.