Press Releases

The American Civil Liberties Union has media staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil liberties, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to ACLU lawsuits. Reporters with questions about ACLU work, please contact media@aclum.org.

Debunking common misperceptions about mandatory minimum drug sentences

Many proponents of mandatory minimum drug sentences rely on common misconceptions about who is sentenced and why.

ACLU of Massachusetts challenges ICE detainer policy

This filing is about protecting freedoms and upholding the rule of law.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Massachusetts shifting fronts in the battle against Trump's unjust actions

We will continue to work in the courts, in the legislature, and in our communities to defend justice for all.

How the state exacerbated one of the country's biggest drug lab scandals

“The state has not only been remiss in correcting these faulty convictions; it’s actively hurt the process.”
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

Ruling moves "right to record" case another step towards greater police accountability

Today’s ruling ensures that our suit against Suffolk DA Dan Conley and BPD Commissioner William Evans can continue.
Issue Areas: Police Accountability

Once a Muslim ban, always a Muslim ban

President Trump’s second travel ban is plagued by the same fatal flaws as the first.

Statement on the Trump Administration's new travel ban order

Statement on the Trump Administration’s new travel ban order

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

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.