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.

Mar 15, 2018

ACLU asks Massachusetts supreme court to dismiss additional wrongful convictions

“People have shouldered the burden of these unjust convictions long enough.”
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Mar 14, 2018

In walkouts, students are learning firsthand that their voices matter

This is a critical moment in history.
Issue Areas: Free Speech and Expression
Mar 13, 2018

First candidate debate in Suffolk County district attorney race

We are hosting a conversation with candidates and voters about the state’s criminal justice system.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Government Transparency, Racial Justice
Mar 13, 2018

ICE officials are preventing people in detention from their own court hearings

A senseless immigration enforcement policy that undermines our state’s institutions and disrupts lives.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Mar 12, 2018

Boston City Council reviews Boston Police body-worn camera pilot

Body-worn cameras can be an important step towards greater oversight and accountability of police officers.
Issue Areas: Police Accountability
Mar 06, 2018

ACLU urges court to strike down voter cutoff law

Voting rights are fundamental to a robust and working democracy.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Feb 28, 2018

Statement on Governor Baker's objections to “Safe Communities"

Our state and local police resources should be used to address local issues – not separate families.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Feb 26, 2018

Supreme Court declines to back Trump's attack on DACA

We must continue to step up the fight on behalf of Dreamers.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Feb 21, 2018

Lilian Calderon still faces possible deportation

ICE confirms: Calderon still faces the threat of deportation, despite her work to become a legal permanent resident.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights