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.

Feb 09, 2023

Massachusetts Senate passes hybrid hearings for joint standing committees

This legislative session, Massachusetts lawmakers have the chance to promote open meeting access for all by permanently allowing both officials and constituents to attend meetings in person or remotely.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency
Feb 01, 2023

Massachusetts House embraces hybrid hearings for joint standing committees

This hybrid hearing rule reflects great leadership: In many communities across the state, remote and hybrid meetings significantly and equitably increase public participation in local government.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency
Jan 31, 2023

Lawsuit against district attorney heads to Supreme Judicial Court

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court will hear a lawsuit seeking the investigation and disclosure of violence, false reporting, and other misconduct by the Springfield Police Department.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Police Accountability
Jan 30, 2023

AG Campbell, abortion advocates, and law firms launch ‘Abortion Legal Hotline’

The ACLU stands ready to ensure that Massachusetts abortion providers, patients, and helpers have access to high-quality legal advice and resources to realize our state’s protections.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom
Jan 29, 2023

Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on the death of Rep. Alice Wolf

Representative Wolf's persistence and courage on behalf of equal rights for all shaped our Commonwealth for the better.
Issue Areas: Economic Justice, LGBTQ Rights, Women's Rights, Criminal Law Reform
Jan 24, 2023

Judge reverses Plymouth Sheriff’s denial of U visa protections for crime victim

This ruling affirms that all people—including those in custody—are entitled to a fair hearing and the full protection of the law, regardless of immigration or custodial status.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jan 23, 2023

ACLU, GLAD urge Massachusetts schools to reject calls for book bans

The vast majority of book bans that are taking hold across the country specifically aim to remove books that are by and about LGBTQ people, communities of color, and other marginalized groups.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights, Racial Justice, Free Speech and Expression
Jan 05, 2023

ACLU of Massachusetts welcomes Healey-Driscoll administration

Massachusetts has been and can continue to be a leader in promoting civil rights and civil liberties for all.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Jan 04, 2023

Statement of ACLU of Massachusetts on Barnstable County plans to terminate 287(g) agreement

Barnstable County Sheriff Buckley’s swift move to end Massachusetts’ last county contract shows that local sheriffs can and should work every day to make communities safer and more just for all.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights