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Jul 21, 2022
Jul 21, 2022
Massachusetts House of Representatives advances face surveillance reforms
The Massachusetts House of Representatives today accepted recommendations from the Special Commission to Evaluate Government Use of Facial Recognition Technology in the Commonwealth, voting with strong bipartisan support to pass a set of reforms to strengthen existing law. Amendment #14 to H.5046...
Issue Areas:
Privacy and Surveillance
Jul 18, 2022
Jul 18, 2022
ACLU of Massachusetts announces new board leadership
The ACLU of Massachusetts is pleased to announce the election of nine new Board and Foundation directors, representing leadership from top law firms, academia, philanthropy, and more.
Jul 15, 2022
Jul 15, 2022
Massachusetts legislature extends remote access to public meetings
The Massachusetts legislature has extended the option for public bodies subject to the Open Meeting Law to continue conducting meetings virtually, with remote access for members of the public. The option to hold virtual public meetings was set to expire statewide today.
Issue Areas:
Government Transparency
Jul 13, 2022
Jul 13, 2022
Senate passes major components of Mass Beyond Roe Agenda
This moment of national crisis calls for leadership and urgent action; we are grateful that Massachusetts lawmakers are taking meaningful action to protect abortion access and gender-affirming care in the Commonwealth.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Jul 13, 2022
Jul 13, 2022
Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on incoming Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox
“The ACLU of Massachusetts looks forward to working with newly-appointed Commissioner Michael Cox, Mayor Michelle Wu, and the City Council to create a Boston Police Department that works collaboratively with all of the communities it serves...
Issue Areas:
Police Accountability
Jul 12, 2022
Jul 12, 2022
Beyond Roe Coalition applauds $15 million investment in abortion providers, clinics in House Economic Development bill
The House’s historic addition of $15 million into the Economic Development bill to support abortion providers and clinic security and infrastructure is a crucial investment in reproductive freedom.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Jul 07, 2022
Jul 07, 2022
Advocates applaud Massachusetts House vote to make permanent remote access to public meetings
With the option to hold virtual public meetings set to expire statewide on July 15, the Massachusetts House of Representatives today voted to extend remote access to public meetings until March 31, 2023.
Issue Areas:
Government Transparency
Jun 30, 2022
Jun 30, 2022
ACLU of Massachusetts statement on Supreme Court Biden v. Texas ruling
The Supreme Court today rejected Texas and Missouri’s claims that immigration law requires the Biden administration to continue operating the cruel “Remain in Mexico” policy instituted by the Trump administration.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jun 29, 2022
Jun 29, 2022
Beyond Roe Coalition applauds House bill to protect and expand abortion access
House adopts several major components of Massachusetts Beyond Roe Agenda in abortion-focused package. Following the Supreme Court’s devastating ruling overturning Roe v. Wade last week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed a package with several provisions to protect and expand...
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
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