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Feb 09, 2017
Feb 09, 2017
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules against President Trump's Muslim travel ban
This is very good news for all the people, families, and businesses affected by President Trump’s recent Muslim travel ban.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Feb 04, 2017
Feb 04, 2017
Under federal law, Boston order blocking Muslim travel ban remains in effect through Monday; Seattle order provides additional protection
The ACLU of Massachusetts believes that the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued in Boston last Sunday, January 29, 2017, by Judge Allison Burroughs and Magistrate Judge Dein to block President Trump’s Muslim travel ban remains in effect until Monday night at 11:59pm.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Feb 01, 2017
Feb 01, 2017
ACLU files expanded lawsuit seeking full repeal of President Trump's Muslim ban
“We welcome all freedom-loving people to join efforts to defend our democracy, and to ensure liberty and justice for all.”
Jan 29, 2017
Jan 29, 2017
Federal Court in Boston issues temporary restraining order against President Trump's Muslim ban
“This is a huge victory for justice,” said Matthew Segal, legal director of the ACLU of Massachusetts.
Jan 28, 2017
Jan 26, 2017
Jan 26, 2017
How should we respond to President Trump's threats against "sanctuary cities"?
Trump is trying to threaten and shame cities and towns that don’t fully collaborate with deportation efforts.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 25, 2017
Jan 25, 2017
Mayor Walsh vows to defend Boston as a sanctuary from immigration squads
We stand with those who seek to unify the country behind protecting fundamental rights and liberties.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 06, 2017
Jan 06, 2017
Taking a stand against the battles that lie ahead
There is a lot we can do at the state and local level to fight attacks on civil liberties.
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