Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

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Volunteer Events

Jan 01, 2025 | 12:00 AM

Past Events

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From Hate Speech to Fake News – What is Protected by the Constitution?

Learn about the history of the First Amendment, and how freedom and regulation of speech have developed through the modern age.
Apr 24, 2019 | 6:30 PM
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Youth Text/Phone Bank for Civil Liberties

Join us for snacks and a discussion about the most significant civil issues facing our state and our nation.
Apr 13, 2019 | 1:00 PM
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Preserving Liberty in the Trump Era: Lessons from the Legal Resistance

BU Law's Annual Distinguished Lecture by ACLU National Legal Director David Cole
Apr 11, 2019 | 12:45 PM
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Lessons from Yes on 3: Building Movements for Progress

How does the success of the #YesOn3 campaign provide a blueprint for future campaigns? Join the discussion.
Mar 27, 2019 | 5:30 PM
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MuckRock Transparency Science Fair

Explore the ways an open government is essential to an informed and engaged democracy!
Mar 16, 2019 | 1:00 PM
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Technology and Civil Rights Legislative Briefing

At the Technology and Civil Rights Legislative Briefing you will learn about the five pieces of state level legislation the ACLU filed as it relates to issues of privacy and surveillance and what you can do to protect civil rights and liberties.
Mar 06, 2019 | 6:30 PM
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2019 Immigrants' Rights Lobby Day

Join us at the State House on Monday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Immigrants' Day, the biggest lobbying day of the year for immigrants, refugees, and allies.
Mar 04, 2019 | 10:00 AM
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Final Exam School Community Forum

Join us for a community forum focused on getting a better understanding of access and equity issues in BPS exam schools and soliciting community feedback for solutions to the exam school disparities.
Feb 28, 2019 | 6:00 PM
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ACLU: Because Freedom Can't Protect Itself

Volunteer Leadership: Lobbying 101 Coaches Training

Join us on Wednesday, February 27 for a Lobbying 101 Coaches Training. At this training you will learn how to coach someone through a successful lobby visit with a state representative or state senator. Lobbying coaches will play a crucial role in our legislative advocacy.
Feb 27, 2019 | 6:30 PM