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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Nov 4, 2022

Voter hotline to answer Election Day questions

The Massachusetts Election Protection Coalition today announced its nonpartisan reporting program for voters who encounter any problems when they vote. On Election Day, voters can report voting issues or ask questions by calling the toll-free number, 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Jan 27, 2022

Massachusetts House passes the VOTES Act

Passage of the VOTES Act in the Massachusetts House represents important progress, and we are grateful that state lawmakers adopted reforms—from widespread mail-in voting to improved access for eligible incarcerated voters—that will address barriers to the ballot and expand the hard-won right...
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Jan 20, 2022

Following Defeat of Federal Voting Bill in U.S. Senate, Election Modernization Coalition urges Massachusetts Legislature to pass VOTES Act

The Massachusetts Election Modernization Coalition is deeply disappointed that the U.S. Senate cannot find a way to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act to protect access to the ballot box across the country.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Aug 18, 2021

Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on Boston early voting proposal

Early voting is meant to expand access to the ballot. The ACLU of Massachusetts urges the City of Boston to ensure early voting in upcoming city elections is equitable, inclusive, and accessible for all.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Oct 22, 2020

ACLU of Massachusetts trains hundreds of poll monitors for general election

With hundreds of poll monitors at polling locations across Massachusetts, the ACLU is committed to ensuring that Bay Staters exercising their right to vote are fully supported on Election Day.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Feb 4, 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.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Reproductive Freedom, Voting Rights
Nov 6, 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 9, 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 16, 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