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.

May 16, 2018

How is the Trump administration using facial recognition technology?

The powerful surveillance technology has serious implications for civil liberties.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency, Privacy and Surveillance
May 02, 2018

Where do candidates for district attorney stand on the issues?

Candidate questionnaire seeks answers on a wide range of criminal justice issues.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Government Transparency, Racial Justice
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
Oct 24, 2017

Letter to Boston officials: let press report on public demonstrations

Public safety doesn’t mean suppressing freedom of the press.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency
Sep 28, 2017

Where do Boston's Mayoral and City Council candidates stand on policing issues?

Nine organizations are asking City Council and Mayoral candidates to describe their views on a wide range of policing issues.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Freedom of Religion and Belief, Immigrants' Rights, Government Transparency, Police Accountability, Privacy and Surveillance, Racial Justice
Jun 28, 2017

ACLU of Massachusetts challenges secretive administrative subpoenas

Case focuses on whether the voter registration cutoff law, which disenfranchises thousands of potential voters every election, is unconstitutional.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency, Police Accountability, Privacy and Surveillance