ACLU of Connecticut
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- Looking for something to do this week? We've got you💪 1️⃣ Call Gov. Lamont TODAY at (202) 640-5612 to demand that he pass the strongest Trust Act. 2️⃣ RSVP to lobby with us and the LDF on Wed., May 21 to demand the full funding of the CTVRA. Take action today: www.acluct.org/en/take-acti...
- It’s that easy! We’re urging Governor Lamont take action to protect immigrant communities in Connecticut by strengthening the Trust Act. Call Governor Lamont at (202) 640-5612 and demand the strongest Trust Act 💪
- Join us for a lobby day with the Legal Defense Fund and other voting advocates to ensure every Connecticut voter has equitable access to the ballot. 📍 Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 🗓️ Wed., May 21 ⏰ 10:00am - 3:00 pm 🔗 forms.office.com/r/v9nHv2U3yu
- Your ability to inform people about their legal rights is protected by the First Amendment - full stop.
- “We will be requesting a meeting with the new inspector general to make clear that his office must be a force for truth, transparency, and racial justice in Connecticut," said David McGuire, ACLU of CT executive director. www.greenwichtime.com/connecticut/...
- Along with our partners and supporters, we're not slowing down in our fight against the Trump administration's violations of our most fundamental freedoms. Read more about the first 100 days at www.aclu.org/the-first-100-days 🔗
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- “Students are in class now, with some about to graduate, & this TRO makes DHS’s reinstatement of status for the named plaintiffs mandatory and until-further-notice," said Dan Barrett, ACLU Foundation of CT legal director. Read our the full press release: www.acluct.org/en/press-rel...
- The Trump administration today signed two new executive orders that would target sanctuary cities & direct law enforcement to pursue legal action against state or local officials accused of “obstructing criminal or immigration law enforcement.” Find our response here: www.acluct.org/en/press-rel...
- This May Day, workers across the country are taking to the streets to demand dignity, safety, and justice for all - and we're here to help. ➡️Join us for our Know Your Rights training tomorrow! 🗓️ Tues., April 29th at 7pm ET/4pm PT 📍Zoom 🔗 act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-t...
- ICYMI: Today, the ACLU Foundation of CT filed a class-action lawsuit to block the Trump administration from revoking international students’ visa status across the state. Read this exclusive piece by @joshuaeaton.bsky.social and Natasha Sokoloff: www.ctinsider.com/news/educati...
- FILED: The ACLU Foundation of Connecticut filed a federal lawsuit against DHS for unlawfully terminating international students' SEVIS records. www.acluct.org/en/press-rel...
- Are you a student in Connecticut? If you've been told by your school that your Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record has been terminated, email intake@acluct.org. We want to hear your story.
- The ACLU shared an open letter to general counsels at colleges and universities across the nation outlining their responsibilities and rights when dealing with ICE investigations and enforcement actions. Read the full press release here: www.acluct.org/en/press-rel...
- Spots are filling up so RSVP now! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-freedo...
- Join us, Ben & Jerry’s CT, and the New Haven Pride Center on Tuesday, April 22 for a quilt panel decorating event for our Freedom To Be Campaign. 📍 New Haven Pride Center, 50 Orange St, New Haven, CT 🗓️ Tues., April 22 ⏰ 6:00 to 8:00 pm 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/the-freedo...
- "The installation of these surveillance cameras in Enfield is yet another stark reminder of the urgent need to invest in meaningful, transparent government oversight & accountability mechanisms," said Chelsea-Infinity Gonzalez, public policy & advocacy director. www.acluct.org/en/press-rel...
- Join us, Ben & Jerry’s CT, and the New Haven Pride Center on Tuesday, April 22 for a quilt panel decorating event for our Freedom To Be Campaign. 📍 New Haven Pride Center, 50 Orange St, New Haven, CT 🗓️ Tues., April 22 ⏰ 6:00 to 8:00 pm 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/the-freedo...
- We want to make sure you know your rights everywhere — and that includes at the airport.
- Yesterday, members of the leadership of Connecticut's House of Representatives called for the state to “pause” its fiscal rules, urging the Governor to declare an emergency and a vote by the legislature. Read the ACLU of Connecticut’s response: www.acluct.org/en/press-rel...
- ICYMI: Yesterday, democratic legislative leadership joins the ACLU of CT in reaffirming commitment to rule of law. ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/04/09/d...
- Thanks for protesting with us! From Danbury to Hartford to New London, and everywhere in between, you said it loud and clear: Hands off our democracy💪
- "We cannot turn away. This is not an isolated incident. There are deep rooted historical patterns and we must challenge one another to address and acknowledge that footprint," says Erycka Ortiz, ACLU of CT field organizer. Read the full statement here: www.acluct.org/en/press-rel...
- Thousands will be hitting the streets this Saturday for Hands Off! Protests across the country- and before we take to the streets, we need to make sure we know our protest rights. Join us TODAY April 4th at 8 PM EST for a Know Your Rights Training on protesting. 🔗: act.aclu.org/a/handsoffky...
- If you’re protesting, be prepared and know your rights. 💪
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- Today is Trans Day of Visibility. Today, and everyday, we celebrate, support, and fight for our trans and non-binary communities🤍
- Join us TOMORROW, Sunday, March 30 from 4-6pm for a Know Your Rights Teach-In via Zoom. Scan the QR code for the Zoom link.
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- ICYMI: This week, H.B. 7241, An Act Concerning Absentee Voting For All, was voted favorably out of the GAE Committee. We applaud the committee for its unanimous vote in favor of absentee voting for all. This is a monumental step for expanding access to the ballot box for every CT voter🎉
- “The state must go beyond surface-level safeguards and enact policies that prevent AI from reinforcing systemic inequities or harming marginalized communities and workers," says David McGuire, ACLU of Connecticut executive director. www.acluct.org/en/press-rel...
- In Oct. 2024, the ACLU of Connecticut filed for the immediate release of a video showing the death of J’Allen Jones after correctional officers attempted a strip search inside the Garner Correctional Institution. It is imperative the people know what is being done in our names behind prison walls.
- Protesting anytime soon? Know your rights💪
- Today, the ACLU of CT, Equality CT, and the Out Accountability Project join librarians, families, and advocates at a meeting of the Kent Memorial Library Commission’s policy subcommittee to oppose proposed anti-LGBTQIA+ policy. Read the full letter+statement below 🔗 www.acluct.org/en/press-rel...
- We need your testimony again! Tomorrow, Friday, March 21, the Government Administration and Elections Committee will be hearing testimony for several bills regarding our voting rights. Use the link below to submit testimony for any and all of the bills: www.acluct.org/en/take-acti...
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- We’re at the Capitol with the Trust Act Now Coalition in support of strengthening the Trust Act in Connecticut. If you aren’t registered to testify today, you can still make your voice heard 🗣️ Submit written testimony using the coalition’s testimony guide: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
- Tune in📻 The public hearing for HB 7212 is live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ_F...
- You can still submit testimony for HB 7212! Tell your legislators that Connecticut must protect immigrant communities by strengthening the Trust Act this legislative session. www.acluct.org/en/legislati...
- We need your voices again! The Judiciary Committee will be hearing testimony for SB 1502, the CT Survivors Justice Act, on Monday 03/17 and for HB 7212, an Act Concerning the Trust Act, on Wednesday 03/19. To submit testimony for SB 1502 and HB 7212, go to www.acluct.org/take-action-now 💪
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- Join one of the ACLU's Know Your Rights Trainings to learn about your rights and understand how you can protect yourself and others during mass deportations. Register for an ACLU Know Your Rights Training: act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-t...
- We need your voices again! The Judiciary Committee will be hearing testimony for SB 1502, the CT Survivors Justice Act, on Monday 03/17 and for HB 7212, an Act Concerning the Trust Act, on Wednesday 03/19. To submit testimony for SB 1502 and HB 7212, go to www.acluct.org/take-action-now 💪
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- 🚨Emergency KYR Training: Protest Rights 🗓️Tonight, March 14th, at 8pm ET / 5pm PT 📍On Zoom RSVP here: act.aclu.org/a/emergencykyr
- We’ve spent the past three months traveling across the state to have critical conversations with you all — and we heard you. That’s why we’re sharing ways for you to get directly involved in the fight to defend civil rights in Connecticut. Visit www.acluct.org/volunteer 💪
- “ Even though I have insurance, my car is registered, I have a driver’s license, in those 5 to 10 minutes when the officer goes back to his car, my trauma takes over and I believe I’m going to go back to jail,” says Anderson Curtis, senior policy organizer. ctmirror.org/2025/03/07/c...
- We applaud the GAE Committee for its 12-4 vote in favor of the Equality Amendment. Thank you to everyone who submitted written testimony, testified in-person before the committee, and supported S.J. 35. This is a monumental step for reproductive and gender justice in CT🎉
- We want you to know your rights and be safe when you head to the streets. Take a screenshot of the risk analysis chart for the next time you want to exercise your free speech rights💪
- "One of the most challenging obstacles that people face is housing discrimination," says Terri, a Smart Justice Leader who's in the Capitol discussing with legislators how important H.B. 6948 is for people living with a record. Read Terri's blog post below🔗 www.acluct.org/en/news/terr...
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- Tell your legislators to amend S.B. 2 & S.B. 1356 because data privacy is a civil rights issue. ▶️ S.B. 2: An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence ▶️ S.B. 1356: An Act Concerning Data Privacy, Online Monitoring, Social Media, & Data Brokers www.acluct.org/en/take-acti... 🔗
