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May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
New reports join call for face surveillance moratorium
Reports cite alarming new findings about law enforcement's use of face surveillance technology nationwide.
May 10, 2019
May 10, 2019
Somerville becomes first East Coast community to consider ban on face recognition
The ordinance would ban government use of technology that can screen, identify, and track people without their awareness or consent.
Issue Areas:
Privacy and Surveillance
May 02, 2019
May 02, 2019
Federal court allows reproductive freedom case to continue
Decisions about birth control are best left to doctors and their patients.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Court Cases:
Massachusetts v. Hargan et. al
Apr 30, 2019
Apr 30, 2019
DHS has been searching travelers’ electronics without warrants
Documents show DHS has been using their power to unconstitutionally search travelers’ electronics at the border
Issue Areas:
Privacy and Surveillance
Apr 25, 2019
Apr 25, 2019
Charges against state judge have more to do with politics than justice
The Department of Justice's case against a Newton District Court judge further undermines community trust and safety.
Apr 24, 2019
Apr 24, 2019
Political sign restrictions are unconstitutional
We are putting 351 Massachusetts cities and towns on notice.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Apr 23, 2019
Apr 23, 2019
What are the Trump administration’s border security priorities?
We're suing to find out.
Issue Areas:
Government Transparency
Apr 12, 2019
Apr 12, 2019
First Amendment rights vindicated in ACLU lawsuit in Holyoke
Federal court upholds First Amendment rights of residents to display lawn signs.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Apr 10, 2019
Apr 10, 2019
What guidance are ICE officials giving to state and local law enforcement?
We are asking for information about a recent presentation by ICE’s Acting Deputy Director to the National Sheriff’s Association.
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