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May 22, 2019
May 22, 2019
Federal court puts Boston police, prosecutors on notice about people’s right to record police
The order ensures that police and community members alike know that the right to record police is constitutionally-protected.
Apr 24, 2019
Apr 24, 2019
Political sign restrictions are unconstitutional
We are putting 351 Massachusetts cities and towns on notice.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Apr 12, 2019
Apr 12, 2019
First Amendment rights vindicated in ACLU lawsuit in Holyoke
Federal court upholds First Amendment rights of residents to display lawn signs.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Mar 28, 2019
Mar 28, 2019
ACLU of Massachusetts challenges unconstitutional ban on “panhandling”
We are suing the City of Fall River for using a state statute to criminalize poverty.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Mar 27, 2019
Mar 27, 2019
Scituate votes to suspend restrictions on political signs
Following ACLU demand letter, the Town of Scituate voted not to enforce restrictions on political signs in May 2019 election.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Dec 10, 2018
Dec 10, 2018
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.
Nov 28, 2018
Nov 28, 2018
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.”
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Nov 16, 2018
Nov 16, 2018
Holyoke wants to police your lawn signs
People have a right to express personal political views through signs displayed on their property.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Court Cases:
Molloy et al. v. City of Holyoke
Jul 19, 2018
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
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