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We’re privacy hawks. Here’s why we’re alarmed by license plate readers — and not necessarily by speed cameras

When properly regulated, speed cameras don't pose the same threats to privacy as license-plate-reader surveillance

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Jun 8, 2026

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Fired up for Freedom!

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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

Jun 08, 2026

Fired Up for Freedom BBQ Kit

Add some pro-democracy sizzle to your summer BBQs!

Fired Up for Freedom
Jun 05, 2026

Public records help you hold your government accountable. We’re fighting to expand access.

We the People should have ongoing, direct access to documents that help us understand how our government works.

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May 28, 2026

Civil Liberties Minute

Catch up on threats to your rights and learn how to protect your freedoms in just 90 seconds a week with the Civil Liberties Minute podcast, hosted by attorney Bill Newman of the ACLU’s western Massachusetts office.

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May 19, 2026

The fight for birthright citizenship is a fight for racial justice

A conversation with Traci Griffith, Racial Justice Program Director

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May 19, 2026

The Revolutionary Power of ‘We’

By Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts

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May 15, 2026

SHOW UP FOR DEMOCRACY

Pledge to take at least one action a week to build people power!

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