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 05, 2025

ACLU and NEA Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Attack on Educational Equity

This is a blatant attack on free speech and academic freedom, aiming to deprive students of a full and honest education.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice, Free Speech and Expression
Feb 10, 2025

Federal Court Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

In an ACLU suit, a federal court blocked President Trump’s executive order that seeks to strip certain babies born in the United States of their U.S. citizenship. 
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Feb 07, 2025

Transgender and Nonbinary People Take Trump to Court Over Passport Restrictions

The ACLU is challenging this unconstitutional Passport Policy because all people deserve the freedom to live their lives safely and with dignity.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights
Jan 31, 2025

Advocates Oppose Governor's Open Meeting Law Proposal

The Municipal Empowerment Act again falls short on ensuring reasonable access to public meetings.
Jan 20, 2025

Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Sue Trump Administration Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

Immigrants’ rights advocates today sued the Trump administration over its executive order that seeks to strip certain babies born in the United States of their U.S. citizenship. 
Jan 16, 2025

Court approves settlement in ACLU of Massachusetts immigration lawsuit

The lawsuit challenged the first Trump administration’s pattern of separating married couples and families pursuing lawful immigration status for a spouse at risk of deportation. 
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Dec 18, 2024

ACLU of Massachusetts urges colleges, universities to defend free expression on campus

The letter follows an ACLU analysis of student speech policies after several colleges changed their policies in the wake of student protests regarding Palestine and Israel, and comes before the new presidential administration.
Dec 09, 2024

ACLU of Massachusetts statement on US Department of Justice report in Worcester investigation

These alarming findings confirm once again that Massachusetts is not — and never has been — immune to police misconduct.
Issue Areas: Police Accountability
Dec 04, 2024

Boston City Council affirms Trust Act

The Trust Act — and ordinances like it across the state — help protect our immigrant neighbors, friends, and coworkers.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights