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Nov 05, 2025
Nov 05, 2025
ACLU of Massachusetts Statement on Counsel Crisis Following Oral Arguments at Supreme Judicial Court
When the state fails to create a system where indigent defense attorneys can afford to do their work, the most vulnerable defendants pay the cost. The court must step in and exercise its authority to protect the constitutional right to counsel.
Jun 28, 2024
Jun 28, 2024
ACLU of Massachusetts responds to Supreme Court decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson
Make no mistake: We cannot arrest our way out of homelessness. Instead, communities must prioritize proven solutions, like making housing more affordable and providing accessible and voluntary treatment.
Jun 18, 2024
Jun 18, 2024
Massachusetts for Overdose Prevention Centers comment on new VT law authorizing OPCs
Vermont yesterday passed legislation that authorizes and funds an initial overdose prevention center (OPC) pilot in Burlington.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Apr 04, 2024
Apr 04, 2024
Labor unions in Massachusetts join MA4OPC Coalition to support overdose prevention centers
The endorsing labor unions include 1199SEIU, SEIU Local 509, and CIR/SEIU — representing more than 100,000 Massachusetts health care workers, human service workers and educators, and interns and resident physicians.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Apr 03, 2024
Apr 03, 2024
ACLU of Massachusetts comment on Governor’s Council approval of Governor Healey’s blanket marijuana pardons
Tens of thousands of people in Massachusetts will now get a second chance, and will face fewer barriers to housing, jobs, education, student loans, and stability.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jan 23, 2024
Jan 23, 2024
Supreme Judicial Court rules that Hampden DA withheld exculpatory evidence of police misconduct
In a major decision, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office violated its duties to disclose and inquire about exculpatory evidence of widespread police misconduct.
Dec 13, 2023
Dec 13, 2023
New study: Massachusetts officials recognize overdose prevention centers as effective tool to save lives, recommend authorizing legislation
Massachusetts for Overdose Prevention Centers calls for urgent legislative action.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Oct 25, 2023
Oct 25, 2023
Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on new “Mass. and Cass” ordinance
Especially as Massachusetts faces an emergency family shelter crisis, policymakers at every level must do all they can to ensure our state’s most vulnerable people have access to safe shelter.
Oct 19, 2023
Oct 19, 2023
NEW POLL: Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly support allowing municipalities to establish overdose prevention centers
Seventy percent (70%) of Massachusetts voters support passing state legislation to allow cities and towns to establish overdose prevention centers.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
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