News Archive
4.18.08
ACLU opens "Safe Homes" phone line
If you need information about the BPD's so-called "Safe Homes" program of warrantless searches -- or if you receive a "Safe Homes" visit -- please call 617-376-3776. You can also download our detailed briefing paper or our one-page fact sheets in English and Spanish.
4.17.08
Latest Civil Liberties Update available
The latest newsletter of our Civil Liberties Task Force is here.
4.17.08
ACLU of Massachusetts launches new "Wonk" podcast series
Why even try to deny it? We're wonks—and it's because we care about and want to know what's going on in this country. If you do, too, download our new "Wonk" podcasts.
4.10.08
Confronting the Surveillance Society
ACLU Policy Counsel and former FBI Special Agent Mike German, above, addressed our 2008 Conference, speaking with Executive Director Carol Rose on "Confronting the Surveillance Society: Real ID, NSA Spying, Warrantless Wiretapping, and Fusion Centers." You can hear their talk, and others, through our new "Wonk" podcast series.
3.7.08
International Human Rights Experts Denounce U.S. Record On Racial and Ethnic Discrimination
ACLU Applauds Recommendations and Demands Immediate Action --Report Coincides With First Anniversary of ICE Raid in New Bedford
Press Release
2.22.08
What is Wrong with the Boston Police 'Safe Homes' Initiative?
A lot. We've released a briefing paper with the title above.
Download
2.19.08
National ACLU releases "Transgender People and the Law"
"Know Your Rights" publication gives overview of legal issues for transgender people, including discrimination, family matters, and health care coverage. Link
1.31.08
Federal Appeals Court Says It's OK for School to Use Children's Books Encouraging Tolerance for Gay People
ACLU of Massachusetts filed friend of the court brief urging dismissal of the case
Press Release
1.25.08
ACLU of Massachusetts voices concern over punishment of Brandeis professor
Press Release
1.25.08
Ellsberg, Maddow to headline ACLU of Massachusetts Membership Conference
Amid 2008 election season, gathering will focus on "Reclaiming Our Civil Liberties," Saturday at Bentley College
Press Release
1.24.08
ACLU of Massachusetts Raises Concern About Latest Demonstration of Personal Data Vulnerability
Reported hacking of MassHealth web site illustrates problems with Fusion Center, Real ID
Press Release
1.22.08
Coalition for Choice Releases Roe @ 35
The Massachusetts Coalition for Choice, of which the ACLU of Massachusetts is a member, today released Roe @ 35: Reflections By Notable Champions of Choice in Massachusetts. The 35 essays' authors include Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley; Norma Shapiro, our Legislative Director; John Reinstein, our Legal Director; and Susan Yanow, Founding Executive Director of the Abortion Access Project, and an ACLU ofMassachusetts Board Member.
1.22.08
ACLU Marks 35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Victory for Reproductive Freedom The National ACLU has created a web feature to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the US Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, called The World We Want. It includes video interviews, reflections on the meaning of Roe, and a look ahead at reproductive freedoms in the courts and Congress.
12.26.07
ACLU releases new version of "Know Your Rights" publication
What would you do if you were stopped, questioned, arrested, or searched by law enforcement officials? This updated, 24-page ACLU publication details your rights and provides other advice.
Download (PDF)
12.19.07
ACLU Lauds Sens. Kennedy and Kerry for Leadership on Domestic Spy Battle Press Release
12.19.07
Debunking the "War on Christmas"
Every year the ACLU is wrongfully accused of waging a "War on Christmas." In this podcast, Jeremy Gunn, director of the national ACLU's Freedom of Religion and Belief Project, explains that what we really do is protect the rights of both believers -- including Christians -- and nonbelievers.
12.12.07
ACLU Releases New Report on Government "Fusion Centers" in Massachusetts and nationwide
Fusion Centers raise the danger of identity theft and government invasions of privacy to an unprecedented new level. They must be open, carefully monitored and subject to restraints.
Press Release | Download the Report
12.10.07
New ACLU Report Reveals Pervasive Racial Discrimination: Group Calls U.S. Report to United Nations a Whitewash
Press Release | Download the Report
King Downing
12.9.07
Jury Finds Unlawful Detention At Logan Airport
Verdict stems from treatment of African-American passenger, King Downing, in 2003.
Press Release
12.5.07
ACLU of Massachusetts and other groups continue to support Lexington school system's diversity education
Press Release
11.27.07
The latest Civil Liberties Update. Our monthly summary of post-9/11 news, is now available.
11.20.07
ACLU of Massachusetts launches public education campaign warning Boston residents of warrantless searches of their homes as part of "Safe Homes" program in Boston
An ACLU neighborhood outreach program is working with community groups to educate residents about the constitutional rights they are being asked to give up by the Boston Police.
Press Release
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Adam Habib
11.14.07
ACLU rebukes U.S. Government for maligning South African professor
Group renews legal challenge, says U.S. should either substantiate claims of terrorist activity or grant distinguished scholar's visa. |
