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Jan 25, 2017
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
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
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 Justice Law Reform
Jan 18, 2017
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 Justice Law Reform
Jan 17, 2017
Jan 17, 2017
Boston Police cancels plan to acquire social media surveillance system
Thousands of Bostonians spoke up, and leaders listened.
Jan 17, 2017
Jan 12, 2017
Jan 12, 2017
ACLU of Massachusetts legal director elected to American Law Institute
Matthew Segal has been elected to the leading independent organization working to clarify, modernize, and improve the law.
Jan 12, 2017
Jan 12, 2017
Boston residents urge Mayor Walsh to halt Boston Police digital surveillance plan
Over 3,000 Boston residents have taken action to oppose the BPD’s invasive surveillance proposal.
Jan 06, 2017
Jan 06, 2017
Taking a stand against the battles that lie ahead
There is a lot we can do at the state and local level to fight attacks on civil liberties.
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