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In the wake of confirmed cases in Connecticut of coronavirus/COVID-19, the ACLU of Connecticut today called for state officials to take action to protect incarcerated people, corrections employees, and the general public by reducing the use of imprisonment in Connecticut.
In response to coronavirus/COVID-19, Connecticut’s government announced that the state will be placed in a state of public health emergency. The following is a reaction from David McGuire, ACLU of Connecticut executive director.
A lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Connecticut on behalf of protester Michael Picard against three Connecticut State Police employees who were caught on camera appearing to confiscate his camera and give him unwarranted tickets has settled.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut’s campaign for Smart Justice released new public opinion polling that shows support across the political and ideological spectrums for strong Clean Slate proposals.
The ACLU responded to a lawsuit filed today challenging trans-inclusive practices in Connecticut.
The Criminal Justice Commission today appointed Richard Colangelo to become Connecticut’s next Chief State’s Attorney. The following is a reaction from Gus Marks-Hamilton, field organizer for the ACLU of Connecticut Smart Justice campaign.