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    May 22, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant
  1. Secretly Drafted Bill Would Leave Release of Some Newtown Investigative Records Up To Families

    A secretly drafted bill to block release of photos, tapes of 911 calls and death certificates related to the Dec. 14 Newtown elementary school massacre could be acted on in the General Assembly as early as the end of the week, officials said Wednesday.
    The Hartford Courant
    A secretly drafted bill to block release of photos, tapes of 911 calls and death certificates related to the Dec. 14 Newtown elementary school massacre could be acted on in the General Assembly as early as the end of the week, officials said Wednesday....

    Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Police Investigations, Interior Policy, Justice System, Elections

  2. May 3, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant
  3. Pregnant Cop's Case Highlights Discrimination Law

    The Hartford Courant
    Pregnant women are among the people protected by state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and one of the key rules says employers must make a reasonable effort to find suitable work for women whose pregnancy keeps them from their normal line of duty....

    Tags: Insurance, Justice System, Judges, Civil Rights, Crime, Law and Justice

  4. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant
  5. Police Body Cameras Gain Popularity

    When Officer Maria Frey approached a car she had just pulled over, an inconspicuous partner was watching the driver's every move.
    The Hartford Courant
    When Officer Maria Frey approached a car she had just pulled over, an inconspicuous partner was watching the driver's every move. A tiny video camera attached to the officer's sunglasses recorded the woman handing over her license and registration....

    Tags: Transportation Accidents, Drug Trafficking, Motorvehicle Accidents

  6. Apr 24, 2013 |Column| Hartford Courant
  7. Urban Surveillance Raises Civil Liberties Concerns In Wake Of Boston Bombings

    It's clear that cities are moving headlong into not just widespread video surveillance, but also some very sophisticated forms of monitoring and artificial intelligence to manage all those images, as I wrote in a column Monday. The Boston Marathon bombings highlighted some of that, and will certainly accelerate it.
    The Hartford Courant
    It's clear that cities are moving headlong into not just widespread video surveillance, but also some very sophisticated forms of monitoring and artificial intelligence to manage all those images, as I wrote in a column Monday. The Boston Marathon...

    Tags: American Civil Liberties Union, Separation of Church and State, Lawyers, Media Industry, Justice System

  8. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant
  9. State Supreme Court To Hear Arguments On Death Penalty's Repeal

    The Hartford Courant
    The state Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Tuesday on whether Connecticut's controversial prospective repeal of the death penalty is constitutional. The General Assembly eliminated capital punishment a year ago. But to win passage, lawmakers...

    Tags: Executive Branch, U.S. House of Representatives, Justice System, Criminals, Crime, Law and Justice

  10. Mar 7, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast
  11. Cheerleading Not A Sport

    (AP) — A U.S. District Court judge in Connecticut has again ruled that competitive cheerleading, despite some upgrades, is not a sport, and says Quinnipiac University must remain under an injunction that requires the school to keep its women's volleyball team.
    (AP) — A U.S. District Court judge in Connecticut has again ruled that competitive cheerleading, despite some upgrades, is not a sport, and says Quinnipiac University must remain under an injunction that requires the school to keep its women's...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Gymnastics, Quinnipiac University, Justice System, Judges

  12. Mar 4, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant
  13. Should Connecticut allow red-light cameras?

    State lawmakers are once again talking about legalizing cameras that would catch drivers running through red lights. Supporters say the cameras would make drivers more careful and roads safer. They also acknowledge that some municipalities would welcome the extra money the fines would bring in. But critics say the cameras are an invasion of privacy. They “enrich for-profit vendors and fail to provide the promised safety benefits and revenues for municipalities,” said Andrew Schneider, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut. Who’s right? What’s your view?
    State lawmakers are once again talking about legalizing cameras that would catch drivers running through red lights. Supporters say the cameras would make drivers more careful and roads safer. They also acknowledge that some municipalities would welcome...

    Tags: NAACP, American Civil Liberties Union, Kevin Rennie

  14. Feb 23, 2013 |Column| Hartford Courant
  15. Red Light Camera Proponents Try Again At Capitol

    Red light cameras are back at the state Capitol in Hartford as proponents make their annual — and, up to now, perennially unsuccessful — attempt to win legislative approval to enable Connecticut cities and towns to install electronic enforcement systems at intersections.
    The Hartford Courant
    Red light cameras are back at the state Capitol in Hartford as proponents make their annual — and, up to now, perennially unsuccessful — attempt to win legislative approval to enable Connecticut cities and towns to install electronic...

    Tags: Fines, Personal Weapon Control, Chicago Tribune, Rocky Hill, Interior Policy

  16. Jan 2, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant
  17. Ethel Sorokin: A Tenacious Defender Of First Amendment

    Ethel Silver Sorokin was one of handful of women lawyers of her generation, and a persistent defender of the First Amendment. She spent decades promoting the Center for First Amendment Rights, which she established with her late husband, Milton Sorokin, to educate the public about free speech.
    The Hartford Courant
    Ethel Silver Sorokin was one of handful of women lawyers of her generation, and a persistent defender of the First Amendment. She spent decades promoting the Center for First Amendment Rights, which she established with her late husband, Milton Sorokin,...

    Tags: Enfield, Separation of Church and State, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Advice Columns and Columnists

  18. Jun 5, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast
  19. ACLU: Allow anti-gay T-shirt at Conn. school

    HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union says a Connecticut high school violated the rights of a student when it asked him to remove a T-shirt with an anti-gay message. The ACLU of Connecticut says Seth Groody wore the shirt...

    Tags: American Civil Liberties Union, Minority Groups, Monroe (Fairfield, Connecticut), Students, Education

  20. Mar 6, 2012 |Story| Hartford Courant
  21. Stamford Officials Back Detector Bill, Cite Fatal Christmas Day Fire

    HARTFORD — In the past five years, there have been 376,000 residential building fires in the U.S., causing 2,600 civilian deaths.
    HARTFORD — In the past five years, there have been 376,000 residential building fires in the U.S., causing 2,600 civilian deaths. Now one of those fires — and five of those deaths — are prompting a call for a new state law mandating...

    Tags: Religious Festivals, L. Scott Frantz, Safety of Citizens, Justice System, Long Island

  22. Jan 26, 2012 |Story| Hartford Courant
  23. Hartford Officials Support Red-Light Cameras

    The Hartford Courant
    HARTFORD — Mayor Pedro Segarra and Democratic state Sen. John Fonfara of Hartford gave their public backing Thursday to the latest attempt to pass a bill legalizing red-light enforcement cameras in this city and a dozen other large Connecticut...

    Tags: Labor Legislation, Fines, Executive Branch, Pedro E. Segarra, Health

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