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.

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
Dec 13, 2022

ACLU files public records lawsuit against MA agencies for withholding documents related to automatic license plate reader technology

Automatic license plate reader technology impacts several civil liberties. The public has a right to know how this technology is used in our state and local communities.
Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance
Dec 08, 2022

Wrongful death lawsuit proceeds against Boston police officers

A federal judge yesterday denied two individual officers’ motion to dismiss in a case brought by the ACLU of Massachusetts and Goodwin Procter LLP on behalf of the estate of Shayne Stilphen. As a result, the wrongful death lawsuit will now proceed against all defendants in the case, including...
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Nov 18, 2022

ACLU Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Warrantless Pole Camera Surveillance

The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Massachusetts, along with the law firms of Elkins, Auer, Rudof & Schiff and Thompson & Thompson PC, today filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the court to decide whether long-term police use of a surveillance camera targeted at...
Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance
Nov 09, 2022

ACLU of Massachusetts statement on election results

Massachusetts voters reaffirmed our Commonwealth as a welcoming place that defends dignity and equity for all by voting Yes on 4.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Nov 09, 2022

“Know Your Sheriff” campaign boosts voter awareness, turnout

Voters delivered an unequivocal verdict last night: Massachusetts wants sheriffs who center public safety and justice by supporting individuals and strengthening communities.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform