The ACLU of Connecticut takes an active role in every session of the state legislature to support bills that advance civil liberties and oppose those that do not. We have testified before the legislature hundreds of times and have taken leading roles in the struggles to repeal the death penalty, fight racial profiling, challenge police practices, advocate for decarceation and an end to discrimination against people living with a criminal record, protect and expand LGBTQIA+ rights, and prevent encroachment on the right to free speech.
In 2021, the Connecticut General Assembly's legislative session is virtual, making it more important than ever for people to take action with us online.
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The ACLU of Connecticut supports a H.B. 6948, which would help provide people who are living with a criminal record with access to housing so that they can grow and thrive within their communities.
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The ACLU of CT supports a resolution for a constitutional amendment, S.J. No. 35, which we call The Equality Amendment.
Smart Justice Leaders worked tirelessly this year to defend and advance civil rights and liberties in the Capitol.
The ACLU-CT believes that Connecticut is stronger and safer when all people have a fair chance of accessing housing. Connecticut needs to invest in housing programs and services specifically for people...
The ACLU-CT believes that everyone deserves access to safe and affordable housing, including justice-impacted people. When housing becomes unaffordable, there are cascading effects—like displacement from...