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Aug 09, 2017
Aug 09, 2017
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.
Aug 02, 2017
Aug 02, 2017
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.
Jul 12, 2017
Jul 12, 2017
Poll: Mass. voters think criminal justice system is biased
Massachusetts voters seek commitment to racial justice from DAs, new poll finds.
Jun 21, 2017
Jun 21, 2017
Boston's complicated and enduring legacy of systemic racism
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Jun 15, 2017
Jun 15, 2017
District attorneys abuse mandatory minimum drug sentences
It’s no surprise that the district attorneys want to hold onto this near absolute power.
May 16, 2017
May 16, 2017
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
May 09, 2017
May 09, 2017
Incoming Exam School Classes Fail to Reflect Boston’s Diversity, Especially at Boston Latin School
Incoming Exam School Classes Fail to Reflect Boston’s Diversity, Especially at Boston Latin School
Apr 20, 2017
Apr 20, 2017
Massachusetts high court order confirms the dismissal of over 21K wrongful convictions
Today marks a victory for tens of thousands of people who were wrongfully convicted based on fabricated evidence.
Apr 18, 2017
Apr 18, 2017
ACLU of Massachusetts victory sets up single largest dismissal of wrongful convictions in nation's history
An estimated 20,000 drug cases tainted by former state chemist Annie Dookhan are being set for dismissal today.
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