Nonprofits that work with survivors of crimes like child abuse and domestic violence are bracing for programming cuts as federal dollars recede.
Emilia Otte
Emilia Otte was CT Mirror's Justice Reporter from the spring of 2025 to the spring of 2026. She covered the conditions in Connecticut prisons, the judicial system and migration. She also covered higher education. Prior to working for CT Mirror, she spent four years at CT Examiner, where she covered education, healthcare and children's issues both locally and statewide. She graduated with a BA in English from Bryn Mawr College and a MA in Global Journalism from New York University, where she specialized in Europe and the Mediterranean.
Posted inImmigration
DACA recipients, refugees and other immigrant groups can’t get REAL ID in CT
REAL ID, now required for domestic air travel, is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents in CT, leaving out many immigrants.
Posted inHuman Services
Human trafficking report identifies shortcomings in CT’s response system
Officials are seeking better ways to help victims after a report detailed findings like backlogged services and limited specialized training.
Posted inEconomic Development
Minority contractors say CT not following its own rules, proposed fix doesn’t go far enough
CT requires 25% of state contracts be set aside for small and minority-owned businesses. Study showed it’s falling short.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Solar panels at CT prisons promise $11M in electricity savings
Gov. Ned Lamont said the new solar panels at prisons in Enfield, Cheshire and Somers are ‘greener, cleaner and more affordable.’
Posted inGovernment
Connecticut to join multistate lawsuit against ‘unlawful’ tariffs
The lawsuit argues that President Trump does not have the authority to circumvent Congress and increase tariffs on most imports.
Posted inJustice
Lawmakers consider candidates for Board of Pardons and Paroles
Gov. Ned Lamont nominated Aileen Keays and Alex Tsarkov to fill vacant seats on the board, which is able to grant, deny and revoke parole.
Posted inImmigration
CT students’ visas revoked: As details emerge, fears escalate
Most students’ status terminations appear to be connected to a wide range of interactions with law enforcement, rather than campus protests.
Posted inJustice
Police-social work partnership could grow with state funding
A bill would create a social work and law enforcement institute, to grow what one officer called a ‘holistic approach to law enforcement.’
Posted inJustice
Family of Malik Jones plans social justice center in his honor
Malik Jones was shot by a police officer in 1997. Now his family wants to build ‘a haven for families impacted by police violence.’
Posted inImmigration
More than 50 visas revoked at CT colleges and universities
The visas were revoked by the Trump administration and are part of an effort that has left hundreds of students nationwide at risk for deportation.
Posted inJustice
CT lawmakers seek to restrict Avelo Airlines from contracting with ICE
CT legislators want to expand the Trust Act to prohibit companies that contract with state agencies from sharing information with ICE.
Posted inJustice
Report: Correction staff lied after incarcerated man died
A report accused the DOC of failing to provide correct medical care to a man who died within 24 hours of entering a correctional facility.
Posted inPolitics
Across Connecticut, demonstrators rail at Trump policies
Demonstrators thronged at the state Capitol and across Connecticut as part of a national “Hands Off” day of action protesting President Trump.
Posted inJustice
CT reentry programs highlight need for jobs, housing for returning citizens
Nonprofits supporting people returning from prison call for $1.5 million in state funding for operations and $3 million for job training.
