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Nov 26, 2018
Nov 26, 2018
Madelyn Linsenmeir's family has a right to know how she died
Madelyn's family is seeking information about her arrest and detention before she died in police custody.
Nov 06, 2018
Nov 06, 2018
Voters want prosecutors who are committed to criminal legal reform
Voters will be watching – and the ACLU will be working – to make sure district attorneys follow through on promises made for a smarter and fairer criminal justice system.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Oct 12, 2018
Oct 12, 2018
After years of misconduct, thousands of additional wrongful convictions are dismissed
Marking a victory for justice, the Massachusetts supreme court delivered a historic decision, requiring thousands of additional dismissals in the Amherst drug lab scandal.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Sep 19, 2018
Sep 19, 2018
People in prison are being denied adequate medical care for addiction
Denying medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated people with opioid use disorder is both unsafe and unlawful.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Sep 11, 2018
Sep 11, 2018
Wrongfully convicted drug lab defendants will be reimbursed for court fees
ACLU of Massachusetts victory sets up reimbursements after years of prosecutorial misconduct
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Sep 04, 2018
Sep 04, 2018
Primary voter turnout signals investment in criminal justice reform
When voters are given a real choice on the ballot, they get involved and show up at the polls.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Aug 09, 2018
Aug 09, 2018
New law moves to help—not punish—people suffering from addiction
Addiction is a public health concern, not a criminal justice issue.
Jul 25, 2018
Jul 25, 2018
ACLU to state legislators: Keep opioid bill on the right track
Mandating detention for addiction is medically dangerous and bad law.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jul 12, 2018
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