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Jul 13, 2022
Jul 13, 2022
Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on incoming Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox
“The ACLU of Massachusetts looks forward to working with newly-appointed Commissioner Michael Cox, Mayor Michelle Wu, and the City Council to create a Boston Police Department that works collaboratively with all of the communities it serves...
Issue Areas:
Police Accountability
Jun 21, 2022
Jun 21, 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 15, 2022
Mar 15, 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 5, 2021
May 5, 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 6, 2021
Apr 6, 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.
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