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“The ACLU of Connecticut has severe reservations about the reliability and constitutionality of government watch lists like the no-fly list. While we acknowledge that the governor’s intentions are admirable, the government’s watch list system is notorious for including innocent people, and the AC
The ACLU of Connecticut came to the immediate defense of freedom of speech and of the press after a judge's order blocked the Connecticut Law Tribune from publishing an article about a court case.
“The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut applauds the leadership that many of our elected officials have displayed by bucking the anti-refugee, fear-mongering, Islamophobic demagoguery of many other states’ governors. By reinforcing our commitment to welcome people in desperate circums
"Our bail system is broken. It leads to people spending lengthy periods in jail for minor offenses such as drug possession, prostitution and even traffic infractions simply because they can’t afford bail.
The ACLU of Connecticut praised today’s state Supreme Court decision that upholds the free speech of employees and potentially shields whistle-blowers from retaliation.
The ACLU of Connecticut applauded this morning’s state Supreme Court decision holding that the Connecticut Constitution’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment forbids the state from executing any prisoners.