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Earlier this month GHIAA leaders testified in support of YIGBY (Yes in God’s Backyard) legislation that would make it easier for religious institutions to develop their properties to meet some of the affordable housing needs in the state. Listen below to Rev. Ellis Miller, Rev. Liza Arulampalam, Carrie Howe, Rev. D Littlepage, Cori Mackey, and Peter Benner.
With the special legislative session completed in November 2025, GHIAA and our allies have some big wins to celebrate!
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GHIAA is deeply grateful for the powerful, collaborative organizing that led to the passage of House Bill 397!
This landmark bill:
*Protects sensitive locations from civil immigration enforcement
*Creates accountability for federal agents who violate constitutional rights
*Limits the use and sharing of harmful surveillance data
HB 397 is one of the strongest laws in the country defending state residents from violent, racist federal overreach.
On Monday, Governor Lamont signed the bill into law, and GHIAA leaders joined many partners and allies to witness this important step toward justice.
Thank you to everyone who took action, shared stories, showed up, and refused to give up. This is what public, multi-faith, multi-racial power looks like ... See MoreSee Less
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We have a big win to celebrate today! This afternoon, the House passed SB 397, the combined bill that safeguards sensitive areas from civil immigration enforcement, establishes accountability for federal agents when they violate constitutional rights, and limits the use and sharing of surveillance data. The bill was previously passed by the Senate, and it now moves forward to Gov. Lamont’s desk to be signed into law, which we anticipate he will do in the coming days. GHIAA has been actively organizing on this issue, along with allies from CT For All, CT Students for a Dream, HUSKY 4 Immigrants, Hartford Deportation Defense, Make The Road CT, SEIU 1199, SEIU 32BJ, ACLU-CT, and so many others. ... See MoreSee Less
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GHIAA leaders joined hundreds of others at Bushnell Park for a march to the Capitol today in support of workers' rights in honor of May Day. While not a federal holiday, the origins of May Day date back to the late 1800s when labor organizers fought for, and won, the establishment of an 8-hour work day. Today CT leaders showed up for the rights of workers, immigrants, and the continued call to put humanity over profits. ... See MoreSee Less
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