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May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020
ACLU files public records request, demands transparency in response to Bristol County ICE detention incident
The ACLU, represented by Foley Hoag LLP, is seeking audiovisual recordings, documents, and other records concerning a violent incident at the Bristol County immigration detention facility.
Apr 28, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
ACLU, Massachusetts Public Health Association urge release of vulnerable people amid COVID-19
The ACLU of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Public Health Association call on Governor Baker to decrease the number of people who are currently incarcerated in Massachusetts.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Justice Law Reform
Apr 3, 2020
Apr 3, 2020
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court orders some relief for people held pretrial, in ACLU, CPCS, MACDL lawsuit
The Supreme Judicial Court today issued an order that will help some pretrial detainees seeking release due to the pandemic.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Justice Law Reform
Apr 7, 2020
Apr 7, 2020
ACLU of Massachusetts featured in new Netflix series “How to Fix a Drug Scandal”
The four-part docuseries covers the ACLU’s historic work in the Massachusetts drug lab cases.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Justice Law Reform
Mar 31, 2020
Mar 31, 2020
ACLU statement on SJC lawsuit to release vulnerable people from prison, jails
The Supreme Judicial Court hearing on our petition to reduce incarceration during the COVID-19 crisis has concluded.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Justice Law Reform
Mar 24, 2020
Mar 24, 2020
ACLU, defense groups file lawsuit urging state supreme court to urgently protect health of incarcerated people
The ACLU and defense groups are asking the Supreme Judicial Court to take immediate action to limit outbreaks of COVID-19 in Massachusetts jails, prisons, and houses of correction.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Justice Law Reform
Mar 19, 2020
Mar 19, 2020
ACLU statement on District Attorney Rollins COVID-19 response
The ACLU of Massachusetts applauds Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins for her leadership during the coronavirus pandemic.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Justice Law Reform
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