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.

Aug 09, 2018

New law moves to help—not punish—people suffering from addiction

Addiction is a public health concern, not a criminal justice issue.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Privacy and Surveillance, Police Accountability
Aug 09, 2018

Governor Baker signs automatic voter registration into law

This is a victory for voters, and for a healthy and vibrant democracy.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Aug 02, 2018

Boston Police Department commits to 400 body-worn cameras

We are cautiously optimistic to see that the City of Boston has officially committed to a body camera program.
Issue Areas: Police Accountability, Racial Justice
Jul 31, 2018

Transgender women released by ICE after ACLU, Western Massachusetts lawyers demand freedom

Fourteen transgender asylum seekers have been released from ICE detention.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jul 27, 2018

Massachusetts reaffirms commitment to protecting reproductive freedom

By repealing outdated laws, Massachusetts steps up to block threats to reproductive freedom.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom
Jul 25, 2018

ACLU to state legislators: Keep opioid bill on the right track

Mandating detention for addiction is medically dangerous and bad law.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Jul 19, 2018

Settlement reached in Cambridge ‘speech and assembly public safety charges’ case

The City of Cambridge will not charge for public safety services for “Demonstration Events” in the City’s parks.
Issue Areas: Free Speech and Expression
Jul 19, 2018

Senate votes to defend net neutrality and monitor consumer privacy

A free and open internet is a baseline requirement for a free and open society in the 21st century.
Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance, Free Speech and Expression
Jul 18, 2018

Massachusetts state budget fails to protect vulnerable immigrant residents

This decision now enshrines the politics of fear and silences the politics of hope and compassion.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights