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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.
Mar 22, 2022
Mar 22, 2022
Legislative commission recommends further reforms on face surveillance technology
After more than a year of study and deliberation, the Commission has concluded Massachusetts needs tighter regulation on face surveillance technology in order to protect Bay Staters’ civil liberties and community safety.
May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021
Statement of ACLU of Massachusetts on Boston tear gas ordinance
Tear gas and rubber bullets are dangerous, indiscriminate, and intended to cause acute pain. Restricting their use is just one part of the much larger work that must continue in order to achieve public safety for us all.
Issue Areas:
Police Accountability
May 06, 2021
May 06, 2021
Family continues to seeks justice for young woman denied medical care in state custody
A federal court denied two motions to dismiss claims in a lawsuit filed by the family of Madelyn Linsenmeir against the Springfield Police Department and Hampden County’s Sheriff Department, allowing the wrongful death suit to move forward.
Issue Areas:
Police Accountability
Apr 06, 2021
Apr 06, 2021
ACLU calls for investigation into years of Springfield police misconduct, Hampden DA complicity
Prosecutors and police too often serve and protect each other, instead of the public. The ACLU is calling for an investigation into Springfield police violence and misconduct, and the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office’s failures to investigate and disclose that misconduct.
Issue Areas:
Police Accountability
Jan 15, 2021
Jan 15, 2021
City of Boston to pay family victimized by Boston police wrong-home, no-knock raid
This case highlights what too many people already know: We need bold policy changes that address structural racism and systemic inequality at the root of our policing institutions.
Issue Areas:
Police Accountability
Dec 31, 2020
Dec 31, 2020
Massachusetts passes police reform
In the face of a pandemic and a well-funded opposition campaign from police unions, the people of Massachusetts took to the streets to demand change, and Beacon Hill heard the people.
Sep 23, 2020
Sep 23, 2020
ACLU unveils interactive map showing alleged police misconduct in Massachusetts
The new tool shows at least 115 reported cases of police brutality in 34 Massachusetts cities and towns over the last 10 years, and dozens of examples of documented misconduct.
Jul 24, 2020
Jul 24, 2020
Massachusetts House passes omnibus policing bill
Unfortunately, this bill does not reflect the fierce urgency that deadly police violence against Black people demands. Instead, it reflects the depth of entrenched opposition to necessary police reform.
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