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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🎉

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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💪

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"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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The revocation of the "sensitive locations" policy by ICE & CBP doesn’t remove immigrant students' right to education or schools' duty to protect them. Schools control who enters, and all students deserve safety. Understanding your legal rights and how schools ensure protection is key.

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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... 🔗

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Do you or someone you know speak Spanish? RSVP using the link below for a KYR training and share the following invitation in Spanish far and wide! ¿Tú o alguien que conoces habla español? ¡Comparte esta oportunidad de entrenamiento por todas partes! act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-t...

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All students have a right to learn, and we will defend that right. The ACLU of Connecticut has ICE guidance for Connecticut schools available on our website — link below🔗 www.acluct.org/en/news/ice-...

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▶️ 79% of formerly incarcerated people have been denied housing due to a criminal conviction. No one should be denied the opportunity to access safe and affordable housing. Tell your legislators to support H.B. 6948 because housing is a human right. www.acluct.org/en/legislati... 🔗

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A coalition of national & statewide advocates sent a letter to the Connecticut General Assembly's Appropriations Subcommittee demanding full funding of the Connecticut Voting Rights Act, no-excuse absentee voting, & early voting. Read the full letter below🔗 www.acluct.org/en/press-rel...

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The CGA Housing Committee is hearing testimony for H.B. 6948 right now! Watch the public hearing here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=08zo...

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Trans youth deserve to be themselves, without government interference. That’s the world we’re fighting for. 📸 Will Martinez

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🚨3:00 PM DEADLINE TODAY🚨 A quick reminder from Gus (and his dog🐶) to register to testify in support of HB 6948 by 3:00pm TODAY! Learn more about this bill and how to testify using the link below🏠💪 www.acluct.org/en/legislati...

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Submit testimony in support of HB6948 today! www.acluct.org/en/legislati...

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Protesting today? Know Your Rights! 💪🗽 www.acluct.org/know-your-ri...

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On Feb. 18, the CGA Housing Committee will be hearing testimony regarding HB 6948, which will help provide people living with a criminal record with access to housing so that they can grow & thrive within their communities. We need your testimony. www.acluct.org/en/legislati... 🔗

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Join us live at Immanuel Congregational Church, where we are supporting a public stand out action this morning: www.youtube.com/live/8zmTu-H...

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ACLU of CT is supporting Immanuel CC Hartford’s action this Friday! We’ll see you there 💪

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Want to learn how to write effective testimony? Join us TOMORROW, Thurs., Feb. 13th from 7-8pm for a testimony writing workshop with our policy experts 📝🏛️ Zoom link available using the link in our bio🔗

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We need your written or in-person testimony as soon as possible. It’s easy and fun! Find out how to register to testify by Thurs., Feb. 13 at 3:00PM or submit written testimony here: www.acluct.org/en/legislati...

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CALLING ON ALL ADVOCATES🗣️ We urgently need your testimony for two hearings coming up. Learn more about these bills and how you can take action now using the link below🔗 www.acluct.org/en/take-acti...

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Black history matters. Black stories matter. Black voices matter. Black futures matter.

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"Your lawmakers made these laws. They have the power to change them. If they fail to act, it won't be because they couldn't. It will be because they chose not to," says Chelsea-Infinity Gonzalez, ACLU of CT policy director. Read the full statement here: www.acluct.org/en/press-rel...

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To testify in person in support for SJ 35, the Equality Amendment, you must register to testify before the GAE Committee by Thurs., Feb. 6 at 3:00 PM. Find out how to testify and submit written testimony here: www.acluct.org/en/legislati...

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Gov. Lamont is giving his budget proposal to the legislature NOW. He continues to talk about affordability & opportunity. CT can’t “afford” to decenter civil rights & liberties. We must take this opportunity to fully fund our most basic rights. www.acluct.org/en/news/2025... 🔗

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🚨 CALL TO ACTION🚨 We need your testimony as soon as possible. The Government Administration & Elections Committee is meeting THIS Fri., Feb. 7th, to discuss the constitutional amendment S.J. 35, or the Equality Amendment. Take action now - learn how to testify here: www.acluct.org/en/legislati...

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We've got one more town hall on the books! Will you be joining us in Mansfield tomorrow at 6:00 pm? Civil Rights Town Hall in Mansfield: 🏫 Mansfield Public Library - Buchanan Auditorium ⏰ Feb. 4th from 6:00 - 8:00pm 🗓️ RSVP at acluct.org/townhalls or using the link in bio

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The ACLU of CT collaborated with advocates and challenged elected leaders today at the Fair Haven Community Health Center at a roundtable talk with IRIS CT, Sen. Gary Winfield, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, and Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves.

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Tabitha, our ED & David ED of @acluct.bsky.social traveled to D.C. to advocate for immigrants' rights. They lobbied Connecticut’s federal delegation, urging swift action to protect those under threat. It’s critical that elected officials at all levels take a firm stand against these inhumane attacks

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Join the ACLU's People Power Know Your Rights Training to learn how you can protect immigrant communities facing these escalating threats. RSVP to join us TODAY at 8PM EST/5PM ET 💪 act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-t...

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This week, we've got two more Civil Rights Town Halls in Greenwich and Bridgeport! We only have a few more town halls scheduled, and spots are filling fast. RSVP now at www.acluct.org/townhalls🔗

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Regardless of your immigration status in the U.S., you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Know your rights and assert them. Independientemente de su estatus migratorio en los Estados Unidos, usted tiene derechos garantizados por la Constitución. Conozca sus derechos y hágalos valer.

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Birthright citizenship is guaranteed in our Constitution. It is fundamental to the United States, contributing to its economic, cultural, and political strength. We'll see the Trump administration in court.

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We urge the state legislature, AG Tong, and Gov. Lamont to strengthen the Trust Act in the 2025 legislative session to safeguard the rights of immigrant families. This critical law ensures that state and local law enforcement are not used by ICE to further its harmful, destabilizing agenda.

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Trans people belong. We see you, we hear you, and we will support you. You belong here🤍

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TODAY: A court approved our settlement in a class action lawsuit against the first Trump administration’s separation of married couples and families pursuing lawful immigration status for a spouse at risk of deportation. This settlement provides hope that these harms won’t be repeated.

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Our New Haven members collaborated with @acluct.bsky.social and benjerryct for a town hall on protecting civil liberties. The Trump administration's agenda threatens civil rights nationwide. It's vital to stay engaged and united in defending everyone's rights. ✊

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"Do not turn a blind eye, and do not let our systems be inhumane. Be kind to people, but hard on systems.” Read the full op-ed by Anderson Curtis, Senior Policy Organizer at the ACLU of CT, & Jennifer Paradis, Executive Director of the Beth-El Center, on the CT Mirror: ctmirror.org/2025/01/14/h...

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We’ll need your help to get this work done this session – are you ready to join us? Read about our 2025 legislative priorities using the link below🔗 www.acluct.org/en/news/2025...

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The ACLU of CT has published a new resource guide about immigrants' rights in CT that will be updated with the latest, most accurate information. Save, download, & share the 2025 Know Your Rights: Immigrants' Rights & Resource Guide using the link below🔗 www.acluct.org/en/know-your...

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We’ll be in New Haven this week! RSVP to join us at the Ives Main Library on Wed., Jan 15! 🗓️: www.acluct.org/townhalls

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🚨NEW RESOURCE ALERT🚨 We'll be in the Capitol this session delivering testimony, providing expert legislative guidance & engaging in deep coalition work with lawmakers & advocates in the building. Keep up with our work using the our 2025 Legislative Tracker: infogram.com/1pkzlq3969wl...

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It’s opening day! We’ve got a lot to do during this legislative session – let’s get to work🎉💪

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