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. Reporters with questions about ACLU work, please contact media@aclum.org.

Oct 23, 2020

ACLU wins injunction in lawsuit challenging condo association’s ban on political signs

In the midst of a nationwide movement for racial justice and a during an important election season, it’s all the more important that people in the Commonwealth can express their deeply held views without unnecessary restrictions.
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
Oct 16, 2020

ACLU of Massachusetts launches new Know Your Rights voter education materials before early voting period

In an unprecedented election year, voters must be educated on how, where, and when they can vote, and how to advocate for their constitutional right to cast a ballot when obstacles are thrown in their way.
Oct 15, 2020

Donation matching challenge to boost ACLU voting rights work in Massachusetts

The ACLU has been at the frontlines to protect and expand the right to vote for all eligible voters—and the funds we raise will help us keep up the fight.
Oct 13, 2020

ACLU of Massachusetts statement on new Boston police reforms

Boston Mayor Walsh announced he will adopt Boston police reforms as recommended by the Boston Police Reform Task Force. It remains to be seen whether the policies will be implemented over likely objections from police unions.
Oct 07, 2020

ACLU to represent Boston man stopped by ICE in West Roxbury

Bena Apreala, a lifelong Massachusetts resident, was jogging in West Roxbury when men in unmarked vehicles approached and stopped him. The ACLU is representing Bena Apreala, and investigating the incident.
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.
Issue Areas: Police Accountability, Racial Justice
Sep 19, 2020

ACLU of Massachusetts statement on passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneer for gender equality, and our country is changed because of her life’s work.
Sep 17, 2020

ACLU of Massachusetts statement on Supreme Judicial Court decision on racial profiling case

We commend the Court for reaffirming that Massachusetts residents have a constitutional right to be free from racial profiling, and for recognizing that this right will not be meaningful unless people subjected to racial profiling have a viable means to prove it in court.