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NEW YORK – Less than six weeks after the reauthorization of the Patriot Act, the government has given up its legal battle over a gag order on Connecticut librarians affected by a controversial provision of the law, which will allow them to speak publicly for the first time about their objections
Hartford — Newly obtained documents reveal that officials at the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles are concerned that federal legislation called the Real ID Act will carry heavy expenses that will have to be absorbed by Connecticut taxpayers and license applicants.
NEW YORK - New information in recent news reports shows that 30,000 National Security Letters are issued by the government per year, a hundred-fold annual increase since the 2001 Patriot Act relaxed requirements on the FBI's use of the power.
NEW YORK – The American Civil Liberties Union today announced the launch of “Not In My State,” a nationwide day of action aimed at combating dangerous abstinence-only-until-marriage curricula.
Seven gay and lesbian couples from across Connecticut who were recently denied marriage licenses in Madison filed suit today in New Haven Superior Court challenging the State's discriminatory denial of marriage rights to same-sex couples.
Darien, CT – As Congress considers the future of the controversial USA PATRIOT Act, a leading supporter and a leading opponent will square off in a public forum at the Darien Town Hall Auditorium Sunday from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. U.S. Congressman Christopher Shays of Connecticut and former U.S.