Press Releases

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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
Jul 15, 2021

ACLU of Massachusetts announces new board leadership

The ACLU of Massachusetts is pleased to announce the election of 13 new Board and Foundation directors, representing leadership from top law firms, academia, philanthropy, and a former Massachusetts Supreme Court Justice.
Jul 09, 2021

ACLU of Massachusetts on DA Rollins’ move to vacate more tainted drug lab convictions

During the Massachusetts drug lab scandals, thousands of people were wrongfully convicted of drug crimes based on faulty evidence and a government cover-up. We applaud District Attorney Rachael Rollins for fulfilling her pledge to seek to vacate some Suffolk County drug convictions.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Jul 01, 2021

Limited face recognition regulations take effect today

Our movement to stop face recognition has been successful so far because policymakers and residents alike understand this technology is dangerous when it works, and when it doesn’t. But we have more to do to guarantee our basic freedoms thrive in the 21st century.
Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance
Jun 16, 2021

Advocacy organizations call for permanent remote access option for all public meetings

Following votes to temporarily extend certain pandemic policies, over a dozen advocacy organizations are calling for permanent reforms to ensure continued virtual access to public meetings.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency
Jun 15, 2021

ACLU comment on Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act

In Massachusetts and nationwide, people should be able to seek medical treatment, attend religious services, and visit friends and family without worrying that government agencies are keeping tabs on their every movement.
Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance
May 20, 2021

ACLU statement on Biden administration terminating Bristol County ICE agreements

By shuttering detention facilities with a track record of problematic conditions and ending local collaboration with ICE, we can work together toward a fairer and more humane immigration system.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights