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.

Once a Muslim ban, always a Muslim ban

President Trump’s second travel ban is plagued by the same fatal flaws as the first.

Statement on the Trump Administration's new travel ban order

Statement on the Trump Administration’s new travel ban order

Courts to President Trump: you are not above the law

Executive director Carol Rose explained the latest court decision on Boston Public Radio.

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.”

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.

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.

ACLU Freedom Agenda: pushing back against threats of a Trump presidency

The people of Massachusetts must prepare to take a stand for freedom—even when it is uncomfortable or unpopular to do so.