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Smith College implements racial profiling reforms in response to ACLU client Oumou Kanoute’s advocacy

Kanoute was reported to police while eating lunch in July 2018

January 30, 2019

ACLU of Massachusetts, Natick Schools settle free speech case

"The new policy protects the rights of the public to speak truth to their elected officials and to hold them accountable.”

January 29, 2019

Springfield City Council passes welcoming ordinance

We are grateful for the Springfield City Council’s leadership to protect our immigrant neighbors and friends, and stand up for Massachusetts values.

January 14, 2019

Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on President Trump’s address

There is a humanitarian challenge at the border, but it is one of the Trump administration’s own making.

January 8, 2019

Court rules that Clayton Gordon can stay in the U.S.

After years of litigation, it's official: Clayton Gordon can stay with his family in Massachusetts.

December 13, 2018

Cambridge passes law requiring community control of police surveillance

After two years of advocacy and collaboration with the City of Cambridge, the ACLU of Massachusetts applauds a new ordinance requiring community control over police surveillance.

December 10, 2018