HB 5567 would grant correction ombuds resources to investigate medical complaints, require DOC to fix problems with medication, nurse staff.
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.
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CT bill to expand parole eligibility clears Senate over GOP objection
The bill would raise the age from 21 to 25 or younger for early parole eligibility. One GOP lawmaker called it “the scariest” bill of 2026.
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John Maduko steps down from CSCU chancellor role amid probe
CSCU Chancellor John Maduko resigned days after he was told he was being investigated in response to a complaint that he “violated policy.”
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Tong, CT lawmakers back bill allowing lawsuits over AI sexual images
AG William Tong and Judiciary Committee leaders want to grant residents the right to sue entities that circulate AI-generated sexual images.
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CT nonprofits supporting victims of crime to see more funding cuts
The cuts are result of dwindling infusions into the Crime Victims Fund, which come from penalties and fines for federal criminal convictions.
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CT House passes ban on ‘convertible pistols’
HB 5043 would ban the sale of pistols that can be easily converted into a machine gun. It would primarily affect Glocks.
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CT House passes bill removing limits on THC in cannabis products
The Connecticut legislation would eliminate state caps on THC concentration in cannabis flower and raise THC limits in infused drinks.
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CT prisons report 10th death in custody so far this year
The death of Gamboy Guaranda, who was found by a correction officer early Thursday morning, has been ruled a suicide.
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CT Senate passes bill limiting federal immigration actions
The immigration bill would create a process for residents to sue federal agents for violations of their constitutional rights.
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U.S. Justice Dept. sues CT, New Haven over ‘sanctuary policies’
The lawsuit argues CT’s Trust Act violates the Supremacy Clause, which says when state and federal laws clash, federal law takes precedence.
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Specialized care for girls in juvenile justice system has faltered, experts say
Connecticut was once a leader in gender-responsive strategies for incarcerated young women. Experts and advocates say it’s falling behind.
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Survivors seek to nix statute of limitations for child sexual abuse
Survivors also want to expand the definition of child sexual abuse to include provisions around AI-generated material and more.
Posted inImmigration
Citizenship ceremonies in CT imbued with mixed emotions amid ICE crackdown
For many, going through naturalization now brings with it guilt and concern for foreign-born residents who have been shut out of the process.
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No Kings rallies in CT draw thousands, old and young, in protest
CT state officials decried Trump initiatives such as the SAVE America Act and the war in Iran at the No Kings rally in Hartford.
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UConn graduate assistants call for higher pay, lower fees
Amid bargaining talks, members of UConn’s Graduate Employees Union gathered at the student union in Storrs Tuesday and marched across campus.
