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Sep 17, 2019
Sep 17, 2019
Face surveillance has no place in our schools
The ACLU of Massachusetts and youth advocacy groups are asking the state to block face surveillance technology in Massachusetts schools.
Issue Areas:
Privacy and Surveillance
Sep 16, 2019
Sep 16, 2019
61 retired state judges urge court to dismiss charges against Judge Joseph
Federal prosecutors charged Judge Shelley Joseph with obstruction of justice after she allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant escape from an ICE officer at a courthouse.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 12, 2019
Sep 12, 2019
Boston City Council candidates show views on civil rights, public safety
Where do Boston City Council candidates stand on critical issues impacting the daily lives of Boston residents?
Sep 09, 2019
Sep 09, 2019
Court should drop the case against "Straight Pride Parade" counter-protester
A Boston judge refused to dismiss cases against demonstrators, even after prosecutors tried to drop the charges. That's not a judge's call to make.
Sep 06, 2019
Sep 06, 2019
Business leaders support pressing pause on face surveillance
Technology companies back ACLU effort to pass statewide face surveillance moratorium
Issue Areas:
Privacy and Surveillance
Sep 05, 2019
Sep 05, 2019
We're suing to protect immigrants with life-threatening illnesses.
The Trump administration is terminating a government program that protects immigrants with critical health conditions.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases:
Rian Immigrant Center v. Cuccinelli
Aug 28, 2019
Aug 28, 2019
Brookline introduces ban on local government face surveillance
People should be able to walk around Brookline without worrying that government agencies are keeping tabs on their every movement.
Issue Areas:
Privacy and Surveillance
Aug 06, 2019
Aug 06, 2019
Court agrees: ICE due process violations affect people across New England
A federal judge certified a New England class in ACLU of Massachusetts lawsuit challenging default detention of immigrants.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jul 30, 2019
Jul 30, 2019
Cambridge Mayor introduces face surveillance ban
The City of Cambridge is taking steps to ensure that face surveillance technology doesn’t get out ahead of our basic rights.
Issue Areas:
Privacy and Surveillance
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