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Oct 20, 2021

Boston passes law requiring community control of police surveillance

The City of Boston voted to pass an ordinance that will require community control over police surveillance (CCOPS). Boston now joins over 20 other municipalities nationwide—including Cambridge, Lawrence, and Somerville in Massachusetts—with CCOPS laws that empower local communities.

Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance

Oct 13, 2021

ACLU supports new Massachusetts bill to advance online privacy and equity

The ACLU of Massachusetts today testified before state lawmakers in support of the Massachusetts Information Privacy Act (MIPA), landmark legislation that would provide residents with the most robust digital privacy and equity protections in the nation.

Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance

Sep 21, 2021

ACLU, Bridgewater State University release model policy to reform policing on college campuses

Developed over two years in close collaboration with students, police, and other higher education stakeholders, the Racially Just Policing Model Policy builds on recent statewide police reform to ensure campuses are safe learning, working, and living environments for all.

Issue Areas: Racial Justice

Sep 13, 2021

Students call for ban on face surveillance in Massachusetts schools

Students shouldn’t have to worry that their every move is being monitored or that their photos could end up in a police or immigration database simply because they came to class. Massachusetts lawmakers must protect students, teachers, and families from face surveillance technology.

Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance

Sep 10, 2021

Statement of ACLU of Massachusetts on Plymouth County plan to terminate 287(g) agreement

Detained immigrants, their families, and communities have fought for over a decade to end the 287(g) program because it entangles state and local agencies with federal immigration enforcement. We are glad to see the Plymouth County contract end.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Aug 25, 2021

ACLU of Massachusetts statement on Supreme Court denial of stay in “Remain in Mexico” case

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration must restart the so-called “Migrant Protection Protocols,” which forced tens of thousands of asylum-seekers to dangerous cities along the U.S.-Mexico border during the pendency of their U.S. immigration proceedings.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Court Cases: Bollat Vasquez et al. v Wolf et al.

Aug 20, 2021

Federal appeals court rules detained immigrants are entitled to fair hearings

For too long, the government has systematically detained people without showing a good reason for doing so. This new decision affirms that the government’s approach to immigration detention is contrary to our fundamental values and the law.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Court Cases: Pensamiento v. McDonald, Pereira Brito v. Wilkinson (previously Pereira Brito v. Rosen and Pereira Brito v. Barr)

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

Jul 26, 2021

ACLU statement on nomination of Rachael Rollins as U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts

As Suffolk County District Attorney, Rachael Rollins has demonstrated what a difference a DA makes. The ACLU looks forward to working with her if she is confirmed as U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts.

Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

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