Press Releases

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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

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

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
Jun 27, 2022

ACLU, family sue Boston police for wrongful death of Shayne Stilphen

The ACLU of Massachusetts, together with law firm Goodwin Procter LLP, filed a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of the family of Shayne Stilphen for his wrongful death while in the custody of the Boston Police Department.
Issue Areas: Police Accountability, Criminal Law Reform
Jun 24, 2022

Supreme Court issues devastating decision overturning Roe v. Wade

The Court’s ruling will have an immediate and devastating impact on people seeking abortion care in nearly half of the country, taking from them a right that has been central to their ability to plan their lives, families, and careers.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom
May 31, 2022

ACLU of Massachusetts launches new digital tool to “Know Your Sheriff”

After a recent poll showed just 17% of Massachusetts voters can correctly name their local sheriff, the ACLU has released a new digital tool to help voters learn about their sheriff.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
May 25, 2022

ACLU of Massachusetts files federal lawsuit seeking humanitarian parole for Afghans

The ACLU of Massachusetts, together with law firm Mintz, today filed a new lawsuit on behalf of Afghans facing danger at the hands of the reinstalled Taliban regime, and New England residents petitioning for their family members to be able to enter the United States through humanitarian parole.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
May 25, 2022

Beyond Roe Coalition applauds MA Senate investments to protect and expand abortion access

The Massachusetts Senate today adopted Amendment #388 as part of the FY2023 budget to protect and expand reproductive health care access in Massachusetts. The amendment would simplify access to emergency contraception and protect abortion providers in our state–key components of new Beyond Roe...
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom
May 12, 2022

ACLU, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive Equity Now release advocacy agenda for post-Roe Massachusetts

Following a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the newly rebranded Beyond Roe Coalition—led by the ACLU of Massachusetts, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts, and Reproductive Equity Now—today launched a new advocacy agenda to protect and expand...
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom