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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.
Apr 7, 2020
Apr 7, 2020
ACLU of Massachusetts urges equitable response to COVID-19
The ACLU of Massachusetts has renewed calls for an equitable COVID-19 response, including collecting race and ethnicity data on testing and treatment.
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Nov 21, 2019
Nov 21, 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.
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?
Mar 19, 2019
Mar 19, 2019
Facts Over Fear: Benefits of declining to prosecute misdemeanor, low-level felonies
New analysis shows Suffolk County has history of dismissing over half of misdemeanors and low-level felonies
Feb 13, 2019
Feb 13, 2019
Court: Jurors don't need to check their life experiences at the courthouse doors
Life experiences and resulting beliefs do not disqualify prospective jurors.
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Jan 30, 2019
Jan 30, 2019
Smith College implements racial profiling reforms in response to ACLU client Oumou Kanoute’s advocacy
Kanoute was reported to police while eating lunch in July 2018
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Nov 14, 2018
Nov 14, 2018
ACLU demands records on Boston's "gang database" used in deportations
“In order to make Boston a safe city for all its residents, we must meaningfully address discriminatory policing, and confront the role the gang database plays in the lives of young people of color in our city."
Oct 10, 2018
Oct 10, 2018
ACLU represents UMass Amherst employee racially profiled on campus
ACLU continues "Living While Black on Campus" campaign in response to nationwide racial profiling
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