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Jan 16, 2018
Jan 16, 2018
Involuntarily treatment for substance use is harmful—and sometimes deadly
“We should instead be empowering people to obtain community-based treatment on demand.”
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Dec 19, 2017
Dec 19, 2017
Massachusetts Attorney General asks Supreme Judicial Court to hear drug lab case
Sweeping misconduct by state officials requires a systemic solution.
Nov 15, 2017
Nov 15, 2017
Massachusetts House passes meaningful criminal justice reform
The House passed strong justice reforms and rejected dangerous surveillance amendments.
Nov 08, 2017
Nov 08, 2017
ACLU and coalition to Massachusetts House: Public health is public safety
Groups call on legislators to adopt public health approach to justice system improvements.
Oct 27, 2017
Oct 27, 2017
One step closer to major criminal justice reform in Massachusetts
The state senate successfully passed the first major criminal justice reform bill in years.
Oct 25, 2017
Oct 25, 2017
Nine Massachusetts district attorneys are prioritizing power over public safety and fairness
The district attorneys are attacking a bill that would help ensure the fair administration of justice.
Oct 17, 2017
Oct 17, 2017
Boston Mayoral and City Council candidates show views on policing, immigration
We asked about issues that have a significant impact on the daily lives of Boston residents.
Oct 12, 2017
Oct 12, 2017
Joint statement on state criminal justice reform legislation
Massachusetts must enact strong comprehensive criminal justice reform.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Sep 28, 2017
Sep 28, 2017
Where do Boston's Mayoral and City Council candidates stand on policing issues?
Nine organizations are asking City Council and Mayoral candidates to describe their views on a wide range of policing issues.
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