Press Releases

The American Civil Liberties Union has media staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil liberties, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to ACLU lawsuits. Reporters with questions about ACLU work, please contact media@aclum.org.

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.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Economic Justice
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
Oct 02, 2023

ACLU of Massachusetts announces Jessie Rossman as Legal Director

The ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts today announced the selection of Jessie Rossman as Legal Director, following a nationwide search.
Sep 13, 2023

Lawmakers file bill to ensure the responsible use of robots

Weaponized robots pose an unacceptable threat to our safety and basic rights. We commend Senator Moore and Representative Sabadosa for identifying these potential perils.
Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance
Sep 05, 2023

BACK TO SCHOOL: ACLU of Massachusetts launches hub to support students’ right to learn

The new ACLU hub comes as politicians and extremists across the country are trying to censor classrooms and ban books.
Issue Areas: Free Speech and Expression
Aug 31, 2023

Massachusetts for Overdose Prevention Centers recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day

Last year was the highest recorded year for opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts, with 2,357 lives lost.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Jul 31, 2023

Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on 2024 state budget compromise

Massachusetts lawmakers announced a 2024 state budget compromise over the weekend, with a final proposal filed Sunday night and a vote scheduled for today. 
Issue Areas: Economic Justice
Jul 26, 2023

Public access advocates testify in support of guaranteed hybrid open meetings

Hybrid meetings are the only way to maximize public access to government deliberations. The legislature should update the Open Meeting Law to guarantee hybrid meetings moving forward.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency
Jun 29, 2023

ACLU Comment on Supreme Court’s Ruling Against Harvard and UNC’s Affirmative Action Policies

The movement against affirmative action is part of a larger effort to rewrite our nation’s history, erase the lived experiences of people of color, and obstruct our full and equal participation in our democracy.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice