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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.’
Aug 09, 2017
Aug 09, 2017
Local advocates outline the dangers of Governor Baker's proposed immigration bill
Bill would undermine landmark court decision, which held that Massachusetts law enforcement officers cannot warrantlessly hold people on ICE detainers.
Aug 02, 2017
Aug 02, 2017
Governor Baker sides with Trump over the Massachusetts Supreme Court on immigration
Baker’s proposal attempts to authorize local law enforcement to detain people without due process.
Aug 01, 2017
Aug 01, 2017
Statement on Governor Baker’s legislation to illegally detain immigrants
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jul 28, 2017
Jul 28, 2017
ACLU, fellow advocates score historic win for immigrants' rights
Trump administration can’t ask Massachusetts to join its deportation machine, court rules.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jul 27, 2017
Jul 27, 2017
ACLU vows to preserve historic immigrants' rights victory
Court ruled that Massachusetts law enforcement officers cannot warrantlessly hold people on ICE detainers.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jul 24, 2017
Jul 24, 2017
Victory! Court affirms that 20-day voter registration cutoff is unconstitutional
The court agrees: the arbitrary 20-day voter registration cutoff law is unconstitutional and disenfranchises thousands of potential voters.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jul 24, 2017
Jul 24, 2017
Victory! Court issues landmark ruling on local enforcement of ICE detainers
The decision limits how state and local law enforcement assist with federal immigration enforcement.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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