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Nov 02, 2022
Nov 02, 2022
ACLU statement on oral arguments in Massachusetts free speech case
The ACLU of Massachusetts filed an amicus brief urging the Commonwealth’s highest court to strike down the policy because it authorizes content-based and viewpoint-based discrimination in a forum specifically created for members of the public to provide feedback—including criticism...
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022
ACLU of Massachusetts files free speech lawsuit on behalf of LGBTQ rights protesters
Our right to protest—and to counter-protest—in public forums is essential, and clearly enshrined in both the U.S. Constitution and Massachusetts Declaration of Rights.
Dec 13, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
ACLU secures right to display political lawn signs in Amherst condominium
Second Hampshire County condominium adopts free speech rule following ACLU action...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Jan 15, 2021
Jan 15, 2021
In ACLU lawsuit, court says MA condo must allow political signs
Across Massachusetts, condo and homeowners’ associations too often impede the right of property owners and tenants to engage in free speech through signs. This landmark decision should be a wake-up call that such restrictions must end.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Sep 09, 2019
Sep 09, 2019
Court should drop the case against "Straight Pride Parade" counter-protester
A Boston judge refused to dismiss cases against demonstrators, even after prosecutors tried to drop the charges. That's not a judge's call to make.
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
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