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.

Sep 06, 2018

ACLU represents Black student profiled at Smith College

Schools must take action to prevent their police forces from being used to weaponize racial biases.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice, Police Accountability
Sep 04, 2018

Primary voter turnout signals investment in criminal justice reform

When voters are given a real choice on the ballot, they get involved and show up at the polls.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Aug 23, 2018

Court: Case against ICE will move forward

Judge Wolf rejected the government's attempt to dismiss our lawsuit on behalf couples torn apart by ICE
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
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By repealing outdated laws, Massachusetts steps up to block threats to reproductive freedom.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