Tomorrow is Primary Day. Visit planyourvotect.org to get everything you need to cast your ballot tomorrow. From your voter rights to polling locations, it's all there. Let's go🗳️ 💪

Are you voting early? Well, you have until August 9th to vote early for the Primary! Find everything you need to be ready to vote early at planyourvotect.org 🗳️💪 And remember, in CT, you can only participate in primary elections if you're affiliated with a party and can only vote for your party.

With the ACLU Foundation of Vermont, we filed an amicus brief in Mr. Green’s case against the DOC’s subjecting people who are incarcerated to degrading, traumatizing, and unsafe body cavity searches after video calls. Find the amicus brief at https://www.acluct.org/cases/green-v-quiros/ 🏛️

ICYMI: A federal court ruled in favor of protecting CT voters' sensitive personal data, like our Social Security numbers, from potential misuse by the federal government. Read the full press release here ▶️ https://live-awp-connecticut.pantheonsite.io/press-releases/us-v-thomas-victory/

We are about one month away from from Primary Election Day in Connecticut. Don't forget that you now have ✨three easy and secure ways✨ to vote: 1️⃣ In-person on Primary Election Day 2️⃣ Early in-person at certain polling places 3️⃣ By mail Plan your vote at planyourvotect.org 🗳️

Have you heard? As of today, all Connecticut voters can access a mail-in ballot🗳️🎉 All you have to do is apply for a mail-in ballot on the Secretary of the State’s website. Want to learn more? ▶️ https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/Voter-Information/Absentee-Ballot-Process

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two major rulings with profound consequences for our communities, here in Connecticut and across the country. Read our full reaction here: https://www.acluct.org/press-releases/scotus-rulings-reactions-2026/

Without transparency and access to court records like this one, the state is creating more barriers to hold them accountable for ending a life that it should have been taking care of. Read the full press release here: https://www.acluct.org/press-releases/jallen-jones-video-publicly-released

And don’t forget it! Pride is a reminder to not just celebrate queer joy but also honor the resilience of queer resistance—which stands beside it. Happy Pride🤍

Juneteenth is a reminder that our freedom is the result of constant action, honoring the labor of Black liberation and recognizing the vital work we must do as a country to preserve the rights and freedoms of our Black neighbors.

Join us this Thursday for a debrief where we’ll break down key legislation & what it means for communities across CT. We’ll discuss new laws related to immigration enforcement in protected areas & ALPRs as well as expanded access to mail-in voting. RSVP NOW ▶️ www.acluct.org/event/june-o...

We want to celebrate Pride with you all🥳 Stop by our tables at Middletown’s PrideFEST and Norwalk’s Pride in the Park to say hi to us!

It’s Pride Month✨ During a time when the rights of LGBTQIA+ communities across the nation are being threatened by the federal government, we want to uplift the power in our joy, resilience, and perseverance.

Advocates stood together on this issue all session to get Public Act 26-14, or S.B. 397, passed this year. So let's be clear: Connecticut has both the authority and the responsibility to set standards for transparency, accountability, and protections for the rights of communities across the state.

Want to know what happened during this year's legislative session? Join us this Wednesday, May 20th at 6pm to find out, ask questions, and learn how to stay involved now that the session is over. RSVP TODAY 🔜 https://www.acluct.org/event/may-office-hour/

We went into this year’s session with a clear strategy: to centralize our organization’s efforts on the most pressing issues where we knew we could make a profound impact for communities across Connecticut.

Wondering what comes after legislative session? Wonder no more! Join us on Wed., May 20th at 6 pm to get a rundown of the legislative session and discuss what's coming next. RSVP today! 🔗 ▶️ https://www.acluct.org/event/may-office-hour/

The 2026 legislative session may be over but the work continues! We want to thank all of y’all—our partners, community advocates, local organizers, volunteers—because this work cannot be done without you. We’ll have plenty more work to get into post-session so stay tuned for that, too✨

Full steam ahead! No-excuse absentee voting has passed in the Senate and is now off to the Governor’s desk to become law💪🗳️

The Senate just passed SB 397, advancing measures to ensure people can hold government officials accountable here in CT, protect communities from unchecked surveillance tech like ALPRs, and allow people to access essential services and protected areas without fear. Next up… the Governor’s desk✍️

No-excuse absentee voting passed in the House tonight! Next up… the Senate👀

Can’t join us for our first advocacy day? Then, join us for our second one next Thursday! Tell legislators why no-excuse absentee voting is necessary to make voting easy, secure, & accessible for all CT voters. 🗓️ Thurs., April 23 ⏰ 10am-12:30pm 🔗 https://secure.ngpvan.com/3nMQ9Bpf4EmSkHODtbH_mw2

We’ve heard that y’all want to engage in sustained action—we’ve got you. Register below to join us next Monday at the Capitol to engage directly with legislators about two bills related to data privacy, surveillance, & government accountability. ▶️ https://secure.ngpvan.com/jiEz8j9I2EaZ2BxPx2-C3w2

Are you looking for ways to sustain your engagement post-No Kings? We’ve got you🤝 Join us for any or all of our upcoming advocacy days! RSVP today to secure your spot before registration closes at noon on April 16th using the links below. 🔗▶️ https://www.acluct.org/events/

We’re at a critical window to push our legislators to pass strong protections before the end of session. Join us on Wed., April 15 at 6 pm to learn how you can help us get our legislative priorities past the finish line 🏁💪 🗓️▶️ https://www.acluct.org/event/april-office-hour-legislative-updates/

Are you looking for ways to get involved after No Kings? We are halfway through legislative session—it’s crunch time! Use the link below to download a toolkit to contact your state legislators about our legislative priorities⬇️ 🔗 https://www.acluct.org/actions/

Just today, the Supreme Court dealt another blow to states' efforts to protect trans youth not only in Colorado, but across the country. Trans people deserve safety, care, joy, and the freedom to live authentically every day. And we will continue to defend, celebrate, and love our trans friends.

Are you ready for No Kings 3? We’ll see you all in New Haven, Hartford, Stamford, Danbury, and other areas across the state tomorrow. Before you go, brush up on your protest rights at www.acluct.org/event/no-kin... 💪