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Mar 08, 2017
Mar 08, 2017
Once a Muslim ban, always a Muslim ban
President Trump’s second travel ban is plagued by the same fatal flaws as the first.
Mar 06, 2017
Mar 06, 2017
Statement on the Trump Administration's new travel ban order
Statement on the Trump Administration’s new travel ban order
Issue Areas:
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Feb 22, 2017
Feb 22, 2017
Business leaders urge Governor Baker to be vigilant on immigration order
It is time to make sure that we do all we can to reinforce our rights at the state level.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Feb 14, 2017
Feb 14, 2017
Court affirms that BP oil spill bloggers are protected by state statute
The ruling makes it clear that journalists who speak out can do so without fear of being sued.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Feb 10, 2017
Feb 10, 2017
Courts to President Trump: you are not above the law
Executive director Carol Rose explained the latest court decision on Boston Public Radio.
Feb 09, 2017
Feb 09, 2017
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules against President Trump's Muslim travel ban
This is very good news for all the people, families, and businesses affected by President Trump’s recent Muslim travel ban.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Feb 04, 2017
Feb 04, 2017
Under federal law, Boston order blocking Muslim travel ban remains in effect through Monday; Seattle order provides additional protection
The ACLU of Massachusetts believes that the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued in Boston last Sunday, January 29, 2017, by Judge Allison Burroughs and Magistrate Judge Dein to block President Trump’s Muslim travel ban remains in effect until Monday night at 11:59pm.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Feb 01, 2017
Feb 01, 2017
ACLU files expanded lawsuit seeking full repeal of President Trump's Muslim ban
“We welcome all freedom-loving people to join efforts to defend our democracy, and to ensure liberty and justice for all.”
Jan 29, 2017
Jan 29, 2017
Federal Court in Boston issues temporary restraining order against President Trump's Muslim ban
“This is a huge victory for justice,” said Matthew Segal, legal director of the ACLU of Massachusetts.
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