Government Transparency

True democracy demands government transparency. The ACLU of Massachusetts works to strengthen the public’s right to hold officials accountable.

Collage of Massachusetts State House and a filing cabinet with a magnifying glass over the files to represent government transparency

In a functioning democracy, people should know what elected officials are up to. Otherwise, the government is not operating by the people, for the people. The ACLU of Massachusetts will always defend the public's right to hold the government accountable.

For example, we are fighting to make public records more accessible to Bay Staters.

The Latest


Press Release
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ACLU of Massachusetts Releases New Toolkit to Help People Challenge Flock Cameras in Their Communities

New guide highlights the dangers of mass surveillance, offers practical steps to curb the use of automatic license plate readers by local police departments
Publication | Guide
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Flock Local Conversation Guide

News & Commentary
A graphic showing the Massachusetts State House and a filing cabinet, signifying transparency

Public records help you hold your government accountable. We’re fighting to expand access.

We the People should have ongoing, direct access to documents that help us understand how our government works.
Press Release
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Legislative committee advances bill to modernize Open Meeting Law, guarantee hybrid meetings

In the wake of the pandemic, too many government bodies have reverted to in-person-only meetings, disenfranchising people with disabilities and others.
Campaign
Feb 2019

Data for Justice

We can’t manage what we don’t measure.