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Feb 04, 2020
Feb 04, 2020
Statement of ACLU of Massachusetts on the State of the Union address
If the state of the union is strong, it is despite Donald Trump. The strength of our nation comes from the people.
Nov 06, 2019
Nov 06, 2019
ACLU of Massachusetts endorses initiative to restore the right to vote
We are committed to restoring the right to vote for people incarcerated on felony convictions in Massachusetts.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Aug 09, 2018
Aug 09, 2018
Governor Baker signs automatic voter registration into law
This is a victory for voters, and for a healthy and vibrant democracy.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jul 12, 2018
Jul 12, 2018
Massachusetts lawmakers vote to strengthen our democracy with Automatic Voter Registration
Nearly 700,000 more eligible Massachusetts voters will be able to cast their ballot.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jul 02, 2018
Jul 02, 2018
Massachusetts Supreme Court decision allows voter disenfranchisement to continue
The decision is a blow, not just to Massachusetts voters, but to the democratic process.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jun 12, 2018
Jun 12, 2018
Supreme Court decision underscores importance of state voting protections
After this decision, the fight for voting rights remains as critical as ever.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Mar 22, 2018
Mar 22, 2018
It is time for Massachusetts to pass automatic voter registration
Voting in Massachusetts should be simple, accessible, and protected.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Mar 06, 2018
Mar 06, 2018
ACLU urges court to strike down voter cutoff law
Voting rights are fundamental to a robust and working democracy.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Feb 01, 2018
Feb 01, 2018
ACLU to court: strike down Massachusetts' voter cutoff law
We are urging the Massachusetts high court to declare the state’s 20-day voter registration cutoff law unconstitutional.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
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