Gov. Ned Lamont wants to automatically clear low-level misdemeanors. Advocates want felonies and more serious crimes included in the automatic pardon process.
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With an eye on the future, ACLU Smart Justice surveys chief state’s attorney applicants
Drawing on a tactic they used in the gubernatorial election, criminal justice reformers seek to get applicants’ views on public record.
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A unanimous vote for prosecutorial transparency
The bill will make it easier to track decisions about charges, diversionary programs, bail requests, plea deals and sentencing recommendations.
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ACLU’s new twist on lobbying for justice reforms
These lobbyists offer a personal perspective on criminal justice.