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Stories about the justice system in Connecticut: law enforcement, courts, prisons and incarceration, juvenile justice and public corruption.
Healthcare access dominates complaints from CT’s incarcerated
Health services accounted for a third of the nearly 2,000 complaints received by the Correction Ombuds regarding the conditions in CT prisons.
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CT chief justice aims to pilot ‘behavioral health court’ in New Haven
The task force includes doctors, law enforcement, educators and addiction treatment specialists who will shape how the court works.
CT officials cheer Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court blocked President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to curb automatic citizenship for those born in the U.S.
Supreme Court to consider striking down assault weapons bans in CT, Chicago
A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether state, local bans on semiautomatic rifles violate the 2nd Amendment.
CT DOC video shows man wheezing, begging for water before his death
The video of J’Allen Jones’ death was released Friday on orders from the Hartford Superior Court after years of advocacy by his family.
CT DOC report sheds light on overdose death and raises questions
Tyler Cole and Ronald Johnson died from the combined effects of methadone and other medications while incarcerated at Garner Correctional.
New Haven mother sues federal government over ICE detainment
Nancy Martinez claims ICE agents handcuffed her and took her away without showing a warrant, leaving her children behind.
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