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Oct 13, 2020
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
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
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.
Sep 19, 2020
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
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.
Sep 14, 2020
Sep 14, 2020
ACLU of Massachusetts statement on death of SJC Chief Justice Gants
Justice Gants was a giant within the legal community, and a courageous leader on civil rights and civil liberties.
Sep 10, 2020
Sep 10, 2020
ACLU comment on Boston Police Reform Task Force draft recommendations
The Boston Police Reform Task Force has set forth some meaningful policy suggestions to protect the public from violent policing and to hold police accountable through increased transparency. But policymakers' work has only just begun.
Sep 10, 2020
Sep 10, 2020
ACLU of Massachusetts announces new board leadership
New board leaders bring energy and expertise to our organization’s continued work to defend and advance equal justice for everyone.
Aug 27, 2020
Aug 27, 2020
City of Medford passes resolution to encourage fair and complete census
The City of Medford passed a resolution encouraging residents to promote and complete the 2020 Census to ensure a fair and complete count.
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