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19 Court Cases
Jun 21, 2022
Stilphen v. City of Boston
The ACLU of Massachusetts, together with law firm Goodwin Procter LLP, filed a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of the family of Shayne Stilphen for his wrongful death while in the custody of the Boston Police Department.
Nov 05, 2021
Geddes v. City of Boston
The ACLU of Massachusetts and law firm WilmerHale filed a lawsuit to protect the constitutional rights and safety of people living unhoused in the area of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue in Boston.
Apr 06, 2021
Graham et al. v. District Attorney for Hampden County
The ACLU filed a lawsuit calling for an investigation into Springfield police violence and misconduct, as well as the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office’s failure to investigate and disclose that misconduct.
May 18, 2020
ACLU of Massachusetts v. Bristol County Sheriff’s Office
The ACLU of Massachusetts is suing the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office for information about a violent incident that occurred at the BCSO’s immigration detention facility.
Apr 14, 2020
Grinis v. Spaulding
The ACLU of Massachusetts filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of people incarcerated at the Federal Medical Center in Devens, Massachusetts who are at severe risk of illness or death from COVID-19.
Mar 24, 2020
Committee for Public Counsel Services v. Chief Justice of the Trial Court and Committee for Public Counsel Services v. Massachusetts Sheriffs' Offices
The ACLU of Massachusetts filed an emergency petition to the Supreme Judicial Court to take prompt action to curb the spread of COVID-19 by reducing people who are incarcerated in Massachusetts jails.
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