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.

Dec 11, 2019

Brookline bans municipal use of face surveillance

The people of Brookline are standing up in defense of fundamental rights and civil liberties.
Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance
Dec 11, 2019

Boston City Council updates protections for immigrants

The revised Trust Act limits collaboration between Boston police and ICE—but we must do more to make Boston safe and welcoming for everyone.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Dec 04, 2019

Massachusetts sides with equality in ballot initiative signature drive

Residents eliminated two proposed ballot initiatives that would impact immigrants’ liberty and make abortion less accessible.
Nov 27, 2019

New England woman reunited with family after unjust detention

Wayzaro "Tazz" Walton will be reunited with her family and community—just in time for the holiday season.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Nov 27, 2019

Federal judge rules detained immigrants are entitled to fair hearings

A federal court declared that the government's default detention of immigrants is unconstitutional.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases: Pereira Brito v. Wilkinson (previously Pereira Brito v. Rosen and Pereira Brito v. Barr)
Nov 20, 2019

Compromise on distracted driving bill begins to address disparities, but has flaws

Without data on all stops, police departments cannot have a complete picture of their practices, and where reforms may be necessary.
Issue Areas: Police Accountability, Racial Justice
Nov 12, 2019

Federal court rules suspicionless searches of travelers’ phones and laptops unconstitutional

Government must have reasonable suspicion of digital contraband before searching electronic devices at the U.S. Border
Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance
Court Cases: Merchant v. Mayorkas (formerly Alasaad v. Wolf)
Nov 06, 2019

ACLU of Massachusetts endorses initiative to restore the right to vote

We are committed to restoring the right to vote for people incarcerated on felony convictions in Massachusetts.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Nov 06, 2019

Greenfield residents vote to uphold safe city ordinance

Greenfield voters have made it loud and clear: Massachusetts communities must protect the rights of all people.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights