Swartz death highlights disconnect between technology, law and liberty

Submitted by Communications on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 15:08

The suicide of internet and social-justice activist Aaron Swartz on January 11, 2013 has raised many questions, which ACLU of Massachusetts executive director Carol Rose and Kade Crockford, director of our Technology for Liberty project, explore in "On Liberty" on Boston.com.

Blog: Why did the Massachusetts US Attorney's office persecute Aaron Swartz?

Civil rights groups seek reopening of inquiry into shooting death of teen by New Bedford police

Submitted by Communications on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 15:22

Evidence in report on the killing of 15-year-old Malcolm Gracia does not support conclusion that shooting was justified. Stop by New Bedford police challenged as unconstitutional.

ACLU files brief in appeal of Tarek Mehanna

Submitted by Communications ... on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 17:32

Mehanna's speech, though extreme, is protected by the Constitution.

Blog: Rhetorical support is not "material support" | Background: USA v. Mehanna

Superior Court dismisses defamation case against opponent of racetrack gambling

Submitted by Communications on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 17:21

Decision protects citizen activism via social media.

27 organizations say no to expanding ICE presence in Massachusetts

Submitted by Communications on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 12:19

Agreements with local officers would let county sheriffs enforce immigration laws.