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.

Oct 24, 2024

ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts honors Representative Byron Rushing with Roger Baldwin Award for Lifetime Achievement

The ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts honored former Representative Byron Rushing as recipient of the organization’s Roger Baldwin Award for lifetime achievements and contributions to civil liberties. 
Oct 16, 2024

ACLU of Massachusetts statement on recommendations to reinforce representation after Supreme Court decision on affirmative action

The Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in 2023 did not change the responsibility of colleges and universities to increase educational opportunities for students of color.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice
Sep 20, 2024

ACLU of Massachusetts calls for urgent federal investigation into violent death of State Police recruit, allegations of abuse

The death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia and allegations of abuse and discrimination at the Massachusetts State Police Academy require a thorough independent investigation.
Issue Areas: Police Accountability
Sep 12, 2024

ACLU publishes “Massachusetts 2024 Election Action Plan”

The ACLU of Massachusetts released the “Massachusetts 2024 Election Action Plan,” outlining the organization’s work to ensure a free and fair election this November.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Jul 30, 2024

Massachusetts for Overdose Prevention Centers statement on Senate overdose prevention bill

Massachusetts is facing an ongoing opioid crisis, with six people dying every day from overdose. We thank the Massachusetts legislature for responding to this crisis with urgency and compassion.
Jul 09, 2024

Reproductive advocacy groups applaud House effort to protect sensitive location data

Massachusetts elected officials must continue to fight with renewed urgency to ensure that we the people maintain control over our most private and personal information.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom
Jun 28, 2024

ACLU of Massachusetts responds to Supreme Court decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson

Make no mistake: We cannot arrest our way out of homelessness. Instead, communities must prioritize proven solutions, like making housing more affordable and providing accessible and voluntary treatment.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Economic Justice
Jun 27, 2024

ACLU of Massachusetts statement on Supreme Court decision in emergency medical care case

The Court had a chance to hold that pregnant people have the basic right to emergency abortion care, but it decided to punt.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom
Jun 24, 2024

Legislative committee advances bill to modernize Open Meeting Law, guarantee hybrid meetings

In the wake of the pandemic, too many government bodies have reverted to in-person-only meetings, disenfranchising people with disabilities and others.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency