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ACLU of Massachusetts joins lawsuit demanding documents on implementation of Trump Muslim ban

Lawsuit seeks records from the Boston field office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) about CBP’s implementation of the Muslim ban.

President Trump's campaign statements represent the Muslim ban's discriminatory purpose

Campaign statements are important to candidates and meaningful to the public; they should not be disregarded by courts.

ACLU of Massachusetts shifting fronts in the battle against Trump's unjust actions

We will continue to work in the courts, in the legislature, and in our communities to defend justice for all.

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.