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Report shows more than 24k wrongful convictions dismissed in drug lab scandal

Final tally reveals tens of thousands of wrongful convictions have been dismissed in Amherst drug lab scandal.

September 25, 2019

We are suing Boston for information about “Operation Clean Sweep”

The ACLU of Massachusetts is suing the City of Boston for answers following recent police action against people experiencing homelessness or substance use disorders.

September 24, 2019

Gender justice organizations support moratorium on unregulated face surveillance

Equality groups back ACLU effort to pass statewide face surveillance moratorium

September 23, 2019

Trump administration reinstates life-saving government program for immigrants

The Trump administration has reportedly reinstated a government program that protects immigrants with life-threatening health conditions, after abruptly terminating it in August.

September 20, 2019

Face surveillance has no place in our schools

The ACLU of Massachusetts and youth advocacy groups are asking the state to block face surveillance technology in Massachusetts schools.

September 17, 2019

61 retired state judges urge court to dismiss charges against Judge Joseph

Federal prosecutors charged Judge Shelley Joseph with obstruction of justice after she allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant escape from an ICE officer at a courthouse.

September 16, 2019