Statement of ACLU on Massachusetts policing bill
Nationwide, people have taken to the streets to end police violence, and we applaud the Beacon Hill leaders who responded to calls for reform and racial justice.
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Nationwide, people have taken to the streets to end police violence, and we applaud the Beacon Hill leaders who responded to calls for reform and racial justice.
By removing medically unnecessary barriers to care in Massachusetts law, Amendment #180 reaffirms that abortion is essential, time-sensitive health care.
From providing adequate mental health care to slowing the spread of COVID-19, Massachusetts must do more to save the lives of people in jails and prisons.
Massachusetts leaders are right to center privacy, equity, efficacy, and security in their exploration of tech-assisted contact tracing.
The future of abortion access at the federal level is gravely uncertain, making it crucial that Massachusetts leads by improving access to abortion care.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and District Attorney Rachael Rollins today called on Governor Charlie Baker to reduce Massachusetts’ incarcerated population, following a spike of COVID-19 cases.