Press Releases - ACLU of Massachusetts

Aug 11, 2026

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

Aug 5, 2026

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

May 29, 2026

ACLU of Massachusetts Celebrates Somerville’s Commitment to Protect Civil Liberties for All Residents

Updates to the city’s Welcoming Community Ordinance further restrict local collaboration with ICE and reinforce strong protections for First Amendment activity

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Privacy and Surveillance

May 28, 2026

ACLU of Massachusetts Statement on Dismissal of United States v. City of Boston

Federal court throws out DOJ's attempt to strike down Boston's Trust Act

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

May 7, 2026

Immigrants’ Rights Coalition Applauds Senate Passage of PROTECT Act

New bill would establish clear, statewide standards governing interactions between local authorities and ICE

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Apr 1, 2026

Supreme Court Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge to Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

ACLU argues that Trump's order is illegal, violates longstanding precedent, and runs counter to American ideals

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Mar 25, 2026

Immigrants’ Rights Coalition Applauds House Passage of PROTECT ACT

The vote is a crucial step toward meaningful protections against ICE abuses in Massachusetts

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Mar 20, 2026

Immigrants’ Rights Coalition Hails Growing Momentum in Efforts to Curb ICE Abuses in Massachusetts

Lawmakers have developed substantive proposals that would introduce meaningful protections for Massachusetts communities.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Feb 19, 2026

Legal Groups Representing Plaintiffs File Supreme Court Brief Supporting Core Constitutional Protection of Birthright Citizenship

Courts have uniformly blocked President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order; Supreme Court arguments set for April 1

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

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