For more than 100 years, the ACLU of Massachusetts has defended civil rights and civil liberties, advanced equity, and promoted justice for all.
We work in the courts, the legislature, and communities across the Commonwealth, leading the fight on issues including free expression, immigrants' rights, voting rights, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ equality, racial justice, and criminal legal reform.
The ACLU is a nonpartisan advocacy organization. No matter who holds power, we hold them to account.
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Our dedicated and passionate volunteers get involved in all sorts of ways: Participating in protests and rallies; distributing fact sheets at the State House; educating voters about important civil rights issues; and much more. We’ll provide training and send you a regular e-newsletter full of volunteer opportunities. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm. Sign up here!
We create new message actions on timely issues several times a month. With a click of your mouse, you can urge your lawmakers to act on vital issues including immigration, reproductive rights, criminal law reform, and data privacy. This is an easy and extremely effective way to get involved in the democratic process. Your emails truly make a difference. Try it now!
The ACLU does not accept government funding, and we never charge our clients for legal representation. We’re a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to serving the public interest — and we rely on the public to keep us going. We deeply appreciate donations of all sizes. Make a gift!
Our Advocates Academy provides online training about topics including grassroots lobbying, preparing testimony, and combating misinformation. Our “lead where you live” program teaches you how to drive meaningful change in your own community. Check out our online resources.
We regularly update our campaign page with our most timely initiatives. We’ll give you the facts about pending legislation at the State House or important efforts to expand civil liberties protections at the local level. Most importantly, we’ll explain how you can get involved. Explore our campaigns.
Our lawyers, policy experts, and field organizers regularly post new research, FAQs, and insights on urgent issues. These publications cover a wide range of topics, from free speech to LGBTQ+ rights to racial justice and more. Check out our content.