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.

ACLU of Massachusetts, Natick Schools settle free speech case

"The new policy protects the rights of the public to speak truth to their elected officials and to hold them accountable.”

Springfield City Council passes welcoming ordinance

We are grateful for the Springfield City Council’s leadership to protect our immigrant neighbors and friends, and stand up for Massachusetts values.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on President Trump’s address

There is a humanitarian challenge at the border, but it is one of the Trump administration’s own making.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Court rules that Clayton Gordon can stay in the U.S.

After years of litigation, it's official: Clayton Gordon can stay with his family in Massachusetts.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Cambridge passes law requiring community control of police surveillance

After two years of advocacy and collaboration with the City of Cambridge, the ACLU of Massachusetts applauds a new ordinance requiring community control over police surveillance.

Victory! Federal judge affirms right to secretly record police

A federal court ruled that secret recording of law enforcement officials performing their duties in public is protected by the First Amendment.

Court blocks City of Holyoke's ban on lawn signs and bumper stickers

“We are grateful to the Court for recognizing our First Amendment rights to express ourselves on our private property.”

Madelyn Linsenmeir's family has a right to know how she died

Madelyn's family is seeking information about her arrest and detention before she died in police custody.

Holyoke wants to police your lawn signs

People have a right to express personal political views through signs displayed on their property.