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Apr 14, 2023

Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on release of video footage of violent incident at Bristol County jail

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office has released video footage of a May 2020 incident at a Bristol County jail that appears to show correctional officers using force against a group of civil...

Apr 7, 2023

ACLU of Massachusetts Comment on Texas Court Decision Attempting to Block Mifepristone Access

The unprecedented attempt by a single judge in Texas to cut off access to this safe abortion and miscarriage medication poses a grave threat to the health of people seeking care nationwide.

Apr 7, 2023

Medford passes law requiring community control of public surveillance

We applaud the Medford City Council for passing an ordinance that will empower residents and their elected officials to decide if and how surveillance technologies are used here.

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Mar 23, 2023

Advocates call for permanent reforms to guarantee hybrid open meetings

This session, the legislature has the opportunity to pass a new law guaranteeing hybrid public participation in open meetings—now and for the future.

Mar 22, 2023

ACLU praises Healey-Driscoll administration guidance for pharmacies to ensure continued access to reproductive health medications

The Healey-Driscoll administration knows what’s at stake: Extremists are pressing for a nationwide ban on all abortion care and contraception.

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Mar 10, 2023

ACLU: Public meetings can be efficient, orderly, and open for public comment after SJC free speech ruling

The ACLU of Massachusetts shares how cities and towns can conduct orderly and efficient government meetings while retaining public comment sessions.