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Defendants should know when digital surveillance technology has been used to build the case against them. This toolkit will help their lawyers find out.
A toolkit to help defense attorneys defend their clients with expanding surveillance technology and protect our constitutional rights to privacy and due process.
Jul 21, 2026
District attorneys hold enormous power to advance racial justice. Here’s why your vote matters.
This fall, we must elect district attorneys in Massachusetts who will commit to using their power responsibly, fairly, and justly in order to confront racial disparities and bias in our criminal legal system.
Jul 21, 2026
District attorneys should fight to reform mandatory minimum sentencing. Your vote can help make this happen.
This fall, we must vote with our values and demand that district attorneys in Massachusetts work to create a fairer criminal legal system for all.
Jul 01, 2026
Of thee I sing
A meaningful Independence Day requires us to reflect on familiar symbols.
Jun 10, 2026
The big lie behind big tech’s anti-privacy campaign
Strong, enforceable privacy law is an essential ingredient to getting our nation and our democracy back on track.
Jun 05, 2026
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.
May 28, 2026
Civil Liberties Minute: A weekly podcast
Catch up on threats to your rights and learn how to protect your freedoms in just 90 seconds a week with the Civil Liberties Minute podcast, hosted by attorney Bill Newman of the ACLU’s western Massachusetts office.
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