The report on malpractice and neglect at the Department of Correction examined 25 cases that led to lawsuits or could result in a lawsuit.
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
CT court stops feds from revoking immigration status for four students
Though the government restored the students’ immigration status, attorneys argued the decision gave no assurance that restoration would last.
Posted inImmigration
CT leaders respond to Trump administration’s ‘sanctuary’ designation
Six CT cities and the state itself were on the Trump administration’s list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ publicly released on Thursday night.
Posted inEducation
CT House unanimously passes bill boosting support, oversight for special education
Bill increases regulation of private special education providers while adding funds for districts to develop their own in-house programs.
Posted inEducation
CSCU professors press Regents to release reserve funds
CSCU professors are ‘frustrated’ and ‘overwhelmed’ after they didn’t get any promises from the Board of Regents to loosen the strings on multimillion-dollar reserves.
Posted inImmigration
CT lawmakers pass expanded Trust Act
Bill allows individuals to sue over violations of the law and expands situations where officials can comply with ICE detainers.
Posted inJustice
Will CT lawmakers expand parole eligibility?
Current law makes parole available to certain individuals — but only for sentences rendered before October 2005. A bill would change that.
Posted inJustice
Report: Schools missed learning disabilities of students who were later incarcerated
A report found CT schools fail to recognize the learning difficulties and traumatic experiences of young people who became incarcerated.
Posted inGovernment
At Coast Guard graduation, Kristi Noem talks as protesters gather
Coast Guard Academy commencement speaker Kristi Noem spoke about Trump’s vision for the military branch as protesters filled a nearby park.
Posted inJustice
Senate votes unanimously to ban handcuffing minors under age 14
The bill would prohibit police from placing handcuffs on a child under age 14 who has not been charged with a crime, with some exceptions.
Posted inImmigration
Advocates urge CT lawmakers to approve Trust Act expansion
Amid intensifying federal immigration enforcement, as 2025 legislative session nears its close, CT advocates push for Trust Act expansion.
Posted inEspañol
Algunos inmigrantes no pueden obtener el Real ID en CT
CT no permite que ciertas personas, como refugiados, aquellos que solicitan refugio o asilo, y beneficiarios de DACA obtengan un REAL ID.
Posted inJustice
Proposal seeking to punish CT companies that aid in death penalty moves forward
The legislation would penalize companies that manufacture or sell drugs or devices that can be used in capital punishment.
Posted inImmigration
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.
