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Boston introduces digital democracy ordinance

Local democracy works best when all of us are able to engage. The ACLU supports a Boston proposal to increase remote access for all public meetings.

March 15, 2021

ACLU releases public records showing widespread use of face recognition in Massachusetts

These records make clear that government officials have been using face recognition technology for years, in secret and without any democratic oversight. Massachusetts must do more to ensure all residents are free from the threat of pervasive government tracking every time we leave our homes.

March 1, 2021

ACLU backs bill to stop penalizing poverty

Taking driver’s licenses away from people who are struggling financially drives them deeper into poverty, unemployment, debt, and entanglement with the criminal legal system.

February 24, 2021

ACLU announces new legal fellowship for aspiring civil rights attorneys

The new legal fellowship enables the ACLU of Massachusetts to directly support novice attorneys as they develop their practice in areas such as voting rights, free speech, racial justice, immigrants’ rights, police accountability, and government surveillance.

February 17, 2021

Asylum-seeking families to reunite after ACLU lawsuit challenging unlawful “Remain in Mexico” policy

Seven asylum-seekers, including children, will reunite with their families in Massachusetts and safely pursue their applications within the United States, in an ACLU victory against a Trump-era policy.

February 14, 2021

ACLU challenges Trump-era “Title 42” rule on behalf of asylum-seekers

Throughout his presidency, Trump dismantled legal protections for people seeking safety in our country—and under the guise of public health, he caused more suffering for asylum-seekers. Our fight for these families continues until the Biden administration ends this cruel practice.

February 9, 2021