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Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
ACLU of Massachusetts Surveillance Discovery Project to help defense attorneys learn if surveillance tech was used to build a case against their clients
Defendants should know when police use digital surveillance technology such as facial recognition software or license plate trackers. Model discovery motions will help lawyers find out.
Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
ACLU of Massachusetts Renews “What a Difference a DA Makes” Campaign for 2026 District Attorney Elections
Long-running public education initiative highlights the impact prosecutors have on the community and the power of voters to hold them accountable
Nov 6, 2025
Nov 6, 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 Justice Law Reform
Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 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 Justice Law Reform
Apr 3, 2024
Apr 3, 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 Justice 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 Justice Law Reform
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