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Jul 17, 2017
Jul 17, 2017
Prosecutors can secretly obtain your phone and internet records without a warrant
Prosecutors use “administrative subpoenas” to invade your privacy—with no serious oversight or accountability.
Jul 12, 2017
Jul 12, 2017
Poll: Mass. voters think criminal justice system is biased
Massachusetts voters seek commitment to racial justice from DAs, new poll finds.
Jul 11, 2017
Jul 11, 2017
The 2017 Muzzle Awards
Dan Kennedy of WGBH shines a spotlight on the year’s top offenders against free speech.
Jul 11, 2017
Jul 11, 2017
ACLU commends Governor Baker's open mind to Safe Communities Act
After initial opposition, Governor Baker says he is open-minded about immigrants’ rights bill.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jul 05, 2017
Jul 05, 2017
Democracy is better served when more people can participate in it
As a democracy, we should be doing our best to ensure eligible people have access to the polls.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jul 03, 2017
Jul 03, 2017
Suffolk Superior Court trial to start Wednesday in case challenging voter registration cutoff law
Case focuses on whether the voter registration cutoff law, which disenfranchises thousands of potential voters every election, is unconstitutional.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jun 28, 2017
Jun 28, 2017
ACLU of Massachusetts challenges secretive administrative subpoenas
Case focuses on whether the voter registration cutoff law, which disenfranchises thousands of potential voters every election, is unconstitutional.
Jun 26, 2017
Jun 26, 2017
Statement on court's decision on Amherst drug lab scandal
“The only sensible next step is for all of the victims of this crisis to have their convictions vacated and their tainted drug charges dismissed.”
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jun 21, 2017
Jun 21, 2017
Boston's complicated and enduring legacy of systemic racism
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
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