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Statement Regarding Racism on UConn Storrs Campus

The following is a reaction from David McGuire, executive director of the ACLU of Connecticut, to racist incidents at the University of Connecticut flagship campus, and to the arrest of two students who yelled racist slurs.

October 23, 2019

Reaction to Charges Filed Against Hamden Police Employee Devin Eaton

The State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of New Haven today announced that Hamden police employee Devin Eaton was arrested and charged with assault and reckless endangerment charges for shooting and injuring Stephanie Washington in April. The following is a reaction from the ACLU-CT.

October 21, 2019 Policing