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Apr 4, 2018
Apr 4, 2018
Criminal justice bill represents important progress for Massachusetts
Governor Baker now has the opportunity to sign the bill into law and be a force for change.
Mar 28, 2018
Mar 28, 2018
Rahsaan Hall named one of Boston's 100 Most Influential People of Color
ACLU of Massachusetts’ Racial Justice Program director was named among GK100: Boston’s 100 Most Influential People of Color.
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Mar 23, 2018
Mar 23, 2018
Progress on criminal justice reform in Massachusetts
Statement in response to today’s conference report on criminal justice reform.
Mar 13, 2018
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.
Feb 14, 2018
Feb 14, 2018
Massachusetts high court rules on pretexual traffic stops
The ruling is a setback for racial justice and for the police accountability movement.
Dec 19, 2017
Dec 19, 2017
Massachusetts Attorney General asks Supreme Judicial Court to hear drug lab case
Sweeping misconduct by state officials requires a systemic solution.
Nov 8, 2017
Nov 8, 2017
ACLU and coalition to Massachusetts House: Public health is public safety
Groups call on legislators to adopt public health approach to justice system improvements.
Oct 27, 2017
Oct 27, 2017
One step closer to major criminal justice reform in Massachusetts
The state senate successfully passed the first major criminal justice reform bill in years.
Oct 17, 2017
Oct 17, 2017
Boston Mayoral and City Council candidates show views on policing, immigration
We asked about issues that have a significant impact on the daily lives of Boston residents.
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