Press Releases

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Massachusetts House passes meaningful criminal justice reform

The House passed strong justice reforms and rejected dangerous surveillance amendments.

Massachusetts Senate votes in favor of contraceptive access

The ACCESS bill protects patients’ access to birth control throughout Massachusetts.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU and coalition to Massachusetts House: Public health is public safety

Groups call on legislators to adopt public health approach to justice system improvements.

One step closer to major criminal justice reform in Massachusetts

The state senate successfully passed the first major criminal justice reform bill in years.

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.

Letter to Boston officials: let press report on public demonstrations

Public safety doesn’t mean suppressing freedom of the press.

Boston candidates share where they stand on policing issues

Boston residents deserve to hear how candidates intend to use their power.

Joint statement on state criminal justice reform legislation

Massachusetts must enact strong comprehensive criminal justice reform.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform