Press Releases

The American Civil Liberties Union has media staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil liberties, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to ACLU lawsuits. Reporters with questions about ACLU work, please contact media@aclum.org.

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.

Political sign restrictions are unconstitutional

We are putting 351 Massachusetts cities and towns on notice.

First Amendment rights vindicated in ACLU lawsuit in Holyoke

Federal court upholds First Amendment rights of residents to display lawn signs.

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.

Defending criminal law reforms in Suffolk County

We urge Secretary Turco and the Baker administration to review the evidence-based approaches proposed by Suffolk DA Rachael Rollins.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

Without regulation, face surveillance has no place in Massachusetts

Massachusetts must ensure that rapid technological progress doesn’t get out ahead of our civil rights.

ACLU of Massachusetts challenges unconstitutional ban on “panhandling”

We are suing the City of Fall River for using a state statute to criminalize poverty.

Scituate votes to suspend restrictions on political signs

Following ACLU demand letter, the Town of Scituate voted not to enforce restrictions on political signs in May 2019 election.