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Nov 22, 2017
Nov 22, 2017
Lynn resident released after six months of unlawful detention
Mr. Gomez is being released in time to spend the holiday weekend with family.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 21, 2017
Nov 21, 2017
The Trump administration illegally told airlines to continue enforcing the Muslim ban
Customs and Border Protection failed to notify airlines after their Muslim ban was stopped in court.
Nov 18, 2017
Nov 18, 2017
Legal observers are monitoring press access at today’s Boston Common protests
Freedom of press is critical to democracy as both a watchdog and a vehicle for citizens to express themselves.
Issue Areas:
Police Accountability
Nov 16, 2017
Nov 16, 2017
Boston officials violated reporters' constitutional rights at controversial August rally
Reporters should be given close-up access to public areas where speakers assemble.
Issue Areas:
Police Accountability
Nov 15, 2017
Nov 15, 2017
Massachusetts House passes meaningful criminal justice reform
The House passed strong justice reforms and rejected dangerous surveillance amendments.
Nov 14, 2017
Nov 14, 2017
Massachusetts Senate votes in favor of contraceptive access
The ACCESS bill protects patients’ access to birth control throughout Massachusetts.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
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 25, 2017
Oct 25, 2017
Nine Massachusetts district attorneys are prioritizing power over public safety and fairness
The district attorneys are attacking a bill that would help ensure the fair administration of justice.
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