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Stories about the justice system in Connecticut: law enforcement, courts, prisons and incarceration, juvenile justice and public corruption.
Proposed juvenile facility in Tolland rankles locals, legislators
State lawmakers and Tolland officials say they were blindsided by a plan to open a new juvenile detention facility in the town.
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CT police: Cops must intervene if they see excessive force by feds
A CT law that requires police to intervene when they see abuse by other officers applies to immigration agents, top police officials said.
CT legislators to pitch bill to allow lawsuits against federal agents
CT Democrats said they will propose a bill allowing residents to sue federal agents for violations of their constitutional rights.
How well is CT meeting the needs of incarcerated young women?
Recent data from the Judicial Branch has renewed questions about how well CT is addressing the challenges young women face in detention.
Interim no more: John Day named CT Chief Public Defender
John Day has been serving as CT’s interim chief public defender since TaShun Bowden-Lewis was fired in June 2024.
CT correction ombuds details ‘institutional failure’ in prison conditions report
The 2025 Conditions of Confinement report examined several aspects of prison life, from food service to technology to medical care.
Public defenders are in short supply in CT. Would a raise help?
As a state commission is poised to appoint CT’s next chief public defender Tuesday, the office faces staffing challenges amid low pay rates.
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