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Apr 28, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
North Brookfield “Small Town Pride” to include drag performance, after ACLU of Massachusetts demand
We hope that all Massachusetts communities take note: discrimination against those who choose to express themselves through drag is inconsistent with our state and federal constitutions.
Apr 21, 2023
Apr 21, 2023
ACLU of Massachusetts Comment on Supreme Court Decision in Medication Abortion Case
This is very welcome news, but it’s frightening to think that Americans came within hours of losing access to a medication that is used in most abortions in this country.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
ACLU calls on North Brookfield officials to reconsider unconstitutional restrictions on “Small Town Pride”
Drag is a creative celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, and the government has no right to censor LGBTQ+ people and expression.
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on release of video footage of violent incident at Bristol County jail
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office has released video footage of a May 2020 incident at a Bristol County jail that appears to show correctional officers using force against a group of civil immigration detainees.
Apr 07, 2023
Apr 07, 2023
ACLU of Massachusetts Comment on Texas Court Decision Attempting to Block Mifepristone Access
The unprecedented attempt by a single judge in Texas to cut off access to this safe abortion and miscarriage medication poses a grave threat to the health of people seeking care nationwide.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Apr 07, 2023
Apr 07, 2023
Medford passes law requiring community control of public surveillance
We applaud the Medford City Council for passing an ordinance that will empower residents and their elected officials to decide if and how surveillance technologies are used here.
Issue Areas:
Privacy and Surveillance
Mar 23, 2023
Mar 23, 2023
Advocates call for permanent reforms to guarantee hybrid open meetings
This session, the legislature has the opportunity to pass a new law guaranteeing hybrid public participation in open meetings—now and for the future.
Issue Areas:
Government Transparency
Mar 22, 2023
Mar 22, 2023
ACLU praises Healey-Driscoll administration guidance for pharmacies to ensure continued access to reproductive health medications
The Healey-Driscoll administration knows what’s at stake: Extremists are pressing for a nationwide ban on all abortion care and contraception.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Mar 10, 2023
Mar 10, 2023
ACLU: Public meetings can be efficient, orderly, and open for public comment after SJC free speech ruling
The ACLU of Massachusetts shares how cities and towns can conduct orderly and efficient government meetings while retaining public comment sessions.
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