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Jun 12, 2020
Jun 12, 2020
ACLU sues Springfield Police Department for information about discriminatory policing
In the wake of peaceful protests against police brutality, the ACLU of Massachusetts has filed a lawsuit against the City of Springfield demanding information about the Springfield Police Department and its racially discriminatory policing patterns and practices.
Jun 02, 2020
Jun 02, 2020
Federal judge refuses to dismiss ACLU lawsuit challenging wrongful Boston Police SWAT raid
A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss an ACLU of Massachusetts lawsuit challenging the Boston Police Department's decision to use a SWAT team to break into an innocent family's home. This case is another stark reminder of the need to reimagine the role for police and to reform police tactics.
Jun 01, 2020
Jun 01, 2020
Statement on Boston protests against police brutality
We need bold policy changes that address structural racism and systemic inequality at the root of our policing institutions.
May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
ACLU of Massachusetts strongly supports resolution condemning police brutality
Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley and Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution condemning police brutality, racial profiling, and the excessive use of force. The ACLU of Massachusetts strongly supports the resolution.
May 28, 2020
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
ACLU and Fick & Marx LLP urge federal court to order Bureau of Prisons to reduce FMC Devens population amid increasing COVID-19 infections
It is clear that the Bureau of Prisons and FMC Devens are not taking necessary steps to keep incarcerated people—and by extension, the general public—safe.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020
ACLU sues Bristol County Sheriff’s Office for information related to violent incident in ICE detention
The public deserves to know what happened in Bristol County’s immigration detention facility. The ACLU of Massachusetts has sued the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office for information about a violent incident that occurred there this month.
May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020
Federal court issues order protecting three asylum-seeking families in challenge to unlawful “Return to Mexico” policy
In an ACLU victory, a federal judge ordered the government to allow five asylum-seekers to safely pursue their applications within the United States.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 08, 2020
May 08, 2020
ACLU files public records request, demands transparency in response to Bristol County ICE detention incident
The ACLU, represented by Foley Hoag LLP, is seeking audiovisual recordings, documents, and other records concerning a violent incident at the Bristol County immigration detention facility.
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