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SJC hearing sets state on path to dismiss thousands of tainted convictions

SJC hearing confirms: prosecutors will drop thousands of tainted Dookhan drug convictions

January 23, 2017

Massachusetts supreme court: district attorneys should dismiss thousands of tainted Dookhan convictions

The ruling is a major victory for justice, fairness, and tens of thousands of people who were wrongfully convicted.

January 18, 2017

Boston Police cancels plan to acquire social media surveillance system

Thousands of Bostonians spoke up, and leaders listened.

January 17, 2017

Nearly 70 Massachusetts civil rights organizations issue call for criminal justice reform

Led by the Coalition for Effective Public Safety, almost 70 Massachusetts organizations have issued an urgent call for immediate and substantial changes in policies, practices, and procedures for the state’s criminal justice system.

January 17, 2017

ACLU of Massachusetts legal director elected to American Law Institute

Matthew Segal has been elected to the leading independent organization working to clarify, modernize, and improve the law.

January 12, 2017

Boston residents urge Mayor Walsh to halt Boston Police digital surveillance plan

Over 3,000 Boston residents have taken action to oppose the BPD’s invasive surveillance proposal.

January 12, 2017