April Meeting Canceled
Due to the social distancing requirements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the April CCDL Monthly meeting is canceled. We will be sending an update to members in the coming days. Stay safe and carry on!
CCDL Files Suit in the US District Court
03/10/2020 for Immediate Release: (Southbury, CT) – The Connecticut Citizens Defense League along with fellow plaintiffs have filed suit in the United States District Court (Ross v. Mellekas). The suit challenges part of Public Act 13-3 (An Act Concerning Gun Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety) that was enacted by the
CCDL Response to HB5448 An Act Concerning a Risk Protection Order or Warrant
3/04/2020(Southbury, CT) For Immediate Release: The Connecticut Citizens Defense League President Holly Sullivan issues the following statement in response to an Act Concerning a Risk Protection Order or Warrant (HB5448): “The Connecticut Citizens Defense League is extremely concerned about the removal of law enforcement investigatory procedure in order to
2020 Testimony – 92
Dear Senator Winfield, Representative Stafstrom, Distinguished Members of the Judiciary Committee, Oppose H.B. 5448: AN ACT CONCERNING A RISK PROTECTION ORDER OR WARRANT, Support H.B. No. 5390: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DUTY TO RETREAT IN A HOUSE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, Support H.B. No. 5432 AN ACT CONCERNING NONLETHAL ELECTRONIC
2020 Testimony – 91
Judiciary Committee, Public Hearing on HB 5448, HB 5390, HB 5432 I oppose H.B. 5448. This bill ignores due process, putting the burden of proof innocence on the accused. When in America did we decide that not everyone deserves due process, an opportunity to be heard and defend themselves
2020 Testimony – 90
Dear Judiciary Committee, Please oppose H.B. 5448. This bill turns a temporary order into a permanent one without any concern for due process, with no participation of the accused, or without any independent investigation into the matter. The bill gives no details on counsel for the respondent, the respondent’s ability for their own witnesses or cross‐examine others. The unintended consequence of this bill is that gun owners will no longer seek mental health treatment because of fear of losing their rights. Support H.B 5390 allowing legal permit holders to protect themselves in a place of worship. Support H.B 5432 to allow Connecticut residents more options in self-defense. Best regards, [Name] [Town]
2020 Testimony – 89
Dear Senator Winfield, Representative Stafstrom, Distinguished Members of the Judiciary Committee, I strongly urge you to oppose H.B. 5448. Currently, the risk warrant is available to anyone at any time with police arriving immediately. It makes no sense for someone to wait till the courthouse opens to file for
2020 Testimony – 88
Judiciary Committee, Please: Oppose H.B. 5448, Support H.B. No. 5390, Support H.B. No. 5432 You must oppose H.B. 5448. How anyone can think that taking someone’s property and stripping them of their rights should be done based on just accusations is unbelievable. This is like 3rd World Country policing.
2020 Testimony – 87
Dear Judiciary Committee, I Oppose H.B. 5448, I Support H.B. No. 5390, I Support H.B. No. 5432 I urge you to oppose H.B. 5448. This is just wrong that someone can have their civil rights stripped and be forced to get rid of their legally owned property without the
