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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 08, 2017
Nov 08, 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.
Sep 28, 2017
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.
Sep 26, 2017
Sep 26, 2017
Pretextual police stops are unreasonable and drive racial profiling
“We’ve seen too many times how improper stops and searches create a very real risk for people of color.”
Aug 15, 2017
Aug 15, 2017
We will continue fighting for free speech, racial justice, and equal rights
Freedom of speech and peaceful assembly are among our most precious constitutional rights.
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Aug 10, 2017
Aug 10, 2017
ACLU of Massachusetts calls proposed ICE detainer bill unconstitutional
‘Any attempt to revert to a system that supports Trump’s politically motivated anti-immigrant policies would be a step in the wrong direction.’
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