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.

Jan 26, 2017

How should we respond to President Trump's threats against "sanctuary cities"?

Trump is trying to threaten and shame cities and towns that don’t fully collaborate with deportation efforts.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jan 25, 2017

Mayor Walsh vows to defend Boston as a sanctuary from immigration squads

We stand with those who seek to unify the country behind protecting fundamental rights and liberties.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jan 25, 2017

Resist President Trump's anti-American policies by channeling your inner-Princess Leia

In the wake of the election, political director Whitney Taylor turned to the ACLU as her own Rebel Alliance.
Jan 23, 2017

SJC hearing sets state on path to dismiss thousands of tainted convictions

SJC hearing confirms: prosecutors will drop thousands of tainted Dookhan drug convictions
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Jan 18, 2017

Massachusetts supreme court: district attorneys should dismiss thousands of tainted Dookhan convictions

The ruling is a major victory for justice, fairness, and tens of thousands of people who were wrongfully convicted.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform