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.

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Jun 30, 2026

ACLU of Massachusetts Underscores Support for Tuition Equity Law

Trump administration is seeking to overturn state law that makes qualified students eligible for in-state tuition regardless of immigration status
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jun 25, 2026

ACLU of Massachusetts Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Permitting Mass Deportations of Haitian and Syrian Immigrants

Ruling will affect thousands who live and work with legal status in Massachusetts under Temporary Protected Status program
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
May 29, 2026

ACLU of Massachusetts Celebrates Somerville’s Commitment to Protect Civil Liberties for All Residents

Updates to the city’s Welcoming Community Ordinance further restrict local collaboration with ICE and reinforce strong protections for First Amendment activity
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Privacy and Surveillance
May 28, 2026

ACLU of Massachusetts Statement on Dismissal of United States v. City of Boston

Federal court throws out DOJ's attempt to strike down Boston's Trust Act
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
May 7, 2026

Immigrants’ Rights Coalition Applauds Senate Passage of PROTECT Act

New bill would establish clear, statewide standards governing interactions between local authorities and ICE
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Apr 1, 2026

Supreme Court Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge to Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

ACLU argues that Trump's order is illegal, violates longstanding precedent, and runs counter to American ideals
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Mar 25, 2026

Immigrants’ Rights Coalition Applauds House Passage of PROTECT ACT

The vote is a crucial step toward meaningful protections against ICE abuses in Massachusetts
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Mar 20, 2026

Immigrants’ Rights Coalition Hails Growing Momentum in Efforts to Curb ICE Abuses in Massachusetts

Lawmakers have developed substantive proposals that would introduce meaningful protections for Massachusetts communities.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Feb 19, 2026

Legal Groups Representing Plaintiffs File Supreme Court Brief Supporting Core Constitutional Protection of Birthright Citizenship

Courts have uniformly blocked President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order; Supreme Court arguments set for April 1
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice