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Reconsider the "3 strikes" law
In November, each branch of the Massachusetts legislature hurriedly passed legislation that would, among other provisions, create “mandatory maximum” sentences for people with certain criminal histories who are convicted of new crimes. The House and Senate bills are different, so they have been sent to a conference committee that aims to come to consensus. But increasing mandatory sentences will take Massachusetts in the wrong direction. We believe they need to go back to the drawing board.
Support "An Act to Protect Privacy & Personal Data"
This bill is based on a fundamental principle: that law enforcement may not collect information about people's political and religious views, associations, or activities without reasonable suspicion of criminal conduct. It would establish sensible standards for securing personal data, and an oversight structure to ensure compliance with those standards.
Write your lawmakers now and ask them to support this bill!
He signed it. We’ll fight it.
President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. It contains a sweeping worldwide indefinite detention provision.
The dangerous new law can be used by this and future presidents to militarily detain people captured far from any battlefield. He signed it. Now, we have to fight it wherever we can and for as long as it takes.
Sign the ACLU's pledge to fight worldwide indefinite detention for as long as it takes.
Take a Stand Against Solitary!
Solitary confinement is cruel and inhumane, costs too much and does nothing to make society safer. Yet tens of thousands of people are held in solitary, in every single state in the nation, sometimes for years on end. Take action today – sign our statement to show that you stand against solitary.
Take action today – help us put an end to prolonged solitary confinement.
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