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Oct 01, 2019
Oct 01, 2019
Statement on Harvard University undergraduate admissions ruling
A federal judge upheld Harvard's admissions process, rejecting claims that they violate the law as it considers race of applicants.
Sep 25, 2019
Sep 25, 2019
Report shows more than 24k wrongful convictions dismissed in drug lab scandal
Final tally reveals tens of thousands of wrongful convictions have been dismissed in Amherst drug lab scandal.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Sep 24, 2019
Sep 24, 2019
We are suing Boston for information about “Operation Clean Sweep”
The ACLU of Massachusetts is suing the City of Boston for answers following recent police action against people experiencing homelessness or substance use disorders.
Sep 23, 2019
Sep 23, 2019
Gender justice organizations support moratorium on unregulated face surveillance
Equality groups back ACLU effort to pass statewide face surveillance moratorium
Sep 20, 2019
Sep 20, 2019
Trump administration reinstates life-saving government program for immigrants
The Trump administration has reportedly reinstated a government program that protects immigrants with life-threatening health conditions, after abruptly terminating it in August.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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.
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