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Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
ACLU calls on North Brookfield officials to reconsider unconstitutional restrictions on “Small Town Pride”
Drag is a creative celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, and the government has no right to censor LGBTQ+ people and expression.
Mar 10, 2023
Mar 10, 2023
ACLU: Public meetings can be efficient, orderly, and open for public comment after SJC free speech ruling
The ACLU of Massachusetts shares how cities and towns can conduct orderly and efficient government meetings while retaining public comment sessions.
Mar 07, 2023
Mar 07, 2023
State’s highest court declares “public comment” restrictions unconstitutional
Our state constitution protects our right to make our voices heard, including by expressing criticism to and about public officials.
Jan 23, 2023
Jan 23, 2023
ACLU, GLAD urge Massachusetts schools to reject calls for book bans
The vast majority of book bans that are taking hold across the country specifically aim to remove books that are by and about LGBTQ people, communities of color, and other marginalized groups.
Nov 02, 2022
Nov 02, 2022
ACLU statement on oral arguments in Massachusetts free speech case
The ACLU of Massachusetts filed an amicus brief urging the Commonwealth’s highest court to strike down the policy because it authorizes content-based and viewpoint-based discrimination in a forum specifically created for members of the public to provide feedback—including criticism...
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022
ACLU of Massachusetts files free speech lawsuit on behalf of LGBTQ rights protesters
Our right to protest—and to counter-protest—in public forums is essential, and clearly enshrined in both the U.S. Constitution and Massachusetts Declaration of Rights.
Dec 13, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
ACLU secures right to display political lawn signs in Amherst condominium
Second Hampshire County condominium adopts free speech rule following ACLU action...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Jan 15, 2021
Jan 15, 2021
In ACLU lawsuit, court says MA condo must allow political signs
Across Massachusetts, condo and homeowners’ associations too often impede the right of property owners and tenants to engage in free speech through signs. This landmark decision should be a wake-up call that such restrictions must end.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
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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