The legislation would penalize companies that manufacture or sell drugs or devices that can be used in capital punishment.
Emilia Otte
Emilia Otte is CT Mirror's Justice Reporter, where she covers the conditions in Connecticut prisons, the judicial system and migration. 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 faith leaders denounce Avelo Airlines as deportation flights start
CT faith leaders led a protest at Tweed New Haven Airport Monday against Avelo Airlines as it began its deportation flights in Arizona.
Posted inJustice
Secretary of the State aims to make voting easier for incarcerated people in CT
A bill would require absentee ballot application forms be distributed in correctional facilities, but some say it wouldn’t go far enough.
Posted inJustice
Victim services at risk of cuts as federal funding streams run dry
Nonprofits that work with survivors of crimes like child abuse and domestic violence are bracing for programming cuts as federal dollars recede.
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.