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.

Pretextual police stops are unreasonable and drive racial profiling

“We’ve seen too many times how improper stops and searches create a very real risk for people of color.”

We will continue fighting for free speech, racial justice, and equal rights

Freedom of speech and peaceful assembly are among our most precious constitutional rights.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice

ACLU of Massachusetts calls proposed ICE detainer bill unconstitutional

‘Any attempt to revert to a system that supports Trump’s politically motivated anti-immigrant policies would be a step in the wrong direction.’

Local advocates outline the dangers of Governor Baker's proposed immigration bill

Bill would undermine landmark court decision, which held that Massachusetts law enforcement officers cannot warrantlessly hold people on ICE detainers.

Governor Baker sides with Trump over the Massachusetts Supreme Court on immigration

Baker’s proposal attempts to authorize local law enforcement to detain people without due process.

Poll: Mass. voters think criminal justice system is biased

Massachusetts voters seek commitment to racial justice from DAs, new poll finds.

District attorneys abuse mandatory minimum drug sentences

It’s no surprise that the district attorneys want to hold onto this near absolute power.

ACLU of Massachusetts challenges Malden charter school's discriminatory hair policy

Despite their temporary suspension of the policy, we still have concerns about the environment within the institution.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice