Immigrants' Rights

Through litigation, legislation, public advocacy, and outreach, the ACLU of Massachusetts defends the constitutional rights of all people, regardless of where they came from.

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All Massachusetts residents deserve to feel safe in their communities. We work directly with vulnerable communities and collaborate with trusted partners to make sure immigrants know their rights.

We also advocate on Beacon Hill to change discriminatory policies, and we file lawsuits to reunite families and free people from unlawful detentions. Finally, we collaborate with trusted community partners to increase immigrants’ civic engagement so that all voices are reflected in the democratic process.

Know Your Rights

The Latest


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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Rights of Detained Noncitizens to Bond Hearings

First Circuit is the seventh appellate court to reject Trump administration's novel application of immigration detention statutes
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
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Legal Groups That Secured Supreme Court Birthright Victory Move to Protect Babies From Trump’s Latest Attacks on Citizenship

Plaintiffs ask federal court to make clear that the citizenship of babies covered by class-action lawsuit is protected despite new executive order
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
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Immigrant Rights’ Coalition Celebrates Enactment of PROTECT ACT

Law signed by Gov. Healey will curb reckless federal immigration enforcement in Massachusetts
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Resource
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Resources for TPS Holders

How to find an immigration lawyer, secure financial or food aid, get transportation help, and learn your rights.
Legislation
Feb 26, 2021

Safe Communities

Legislation
Feb 26, 2021

Work & Family Mobility

Legislation
Aug 30, 2019

Work and Family Mobility Act

All families in Massachusetts should be able to get to work, bring children to school, and make it to medical appointments.
Legislation
Jan 30, 2019

Access to Justice

Massachusetts courts must be places of redress and justice — for immigrants, and for all.