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Jun 27, 2022
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.
Jun 24, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022
ACLU of Massachusetts files free speech lawsuit on behalf of LGBTQ rights protesters
Our right to protest—and to counter-protest—in public forums is essential, and clearly enshrined in both the U.S. Constitution and Massachusetts Declaration of Rights.
May 02, 2022
May 02, 2022
ACLU Comment on Reporting of Leaked SCOTUS Opinion Overturning Roe
However the decision ultimately comes down, the ACLU will never stop fighting for a person's right to choose when and if to have a child.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Apr 27, 2022
Apr 27, 2022
ACLU, Reproductive Equity Now, and Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of MA applaud investment in abortion access in House budget
As other state legislatures introduce abortion bans and the Supreme Court is poised to gut or overturn Roe, we are grateful for the Massachusetts House's work to ensure that all Bay Staters have equal access to the reproductive health care they need.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
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