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Mar 07, 2023
Mar 07, 2023
State’s highest court declares “public comment” restrictions unconstitutional
Our state constitution protects our right to make our voices heard, including by expressing criticism to and about public officials.
Mar 01, 2023
Mar 01, 2023
Boston introduces ordinance to make hybrid access to public meetings permanent
The ACLU of Massachusetts supports the proposal to make local government more accessible to all Boston residents.
Issue Areas:
Government Transparency
Feb 23, 2023
Feb 23, 2023
ACLU of Massachusetts launches Advocates Academy
The program comes as state legislatures and local governments across the country have emerged as key battlegrounds for civil rights, including free speech, privacy, LGBTQ rights, and more.
Feb 22, 2023
Feb 22, 2023
Jury sides with Boston man in false arrest case
A federal jury sided with a Boston man after he was falsely arrested in his home by a Boston Police officer, held in jail overnight, and faced criminal charges for months.
Issue Areas:
Police Accountability
Feb 09, 2023
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
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
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.
Jan 30, 2023
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
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.
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