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November 15, 2018
November 15, 2018
ACLU demands records on Boston's "gang database" used in deportations
“In order to make Boston a safe city for all its residents, we must meaningfully address discriminatory policing, and confront the role the gang database plays in the lives of young people of color in our city."
August 9, 2018
August 9, 2018
New law moves to help—not punish—people suffering from addiction
Addiction is a public health concern, not a criminal justice issue.
July 19, 2018
July 19, 2018
Senate votes to defend net neutrality and monitor consumer privacy
A free and open internet is a baseline requirement for a free and open society in the 21st century.
June 22, 2018
June 22, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court issues groundbreaking victory for privacy rights
The Supreme Court told police they need a warrant to get your cell phone location history.
Issue Areas:
Privacy and Surveillance
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
How is the Trump administration using facial recognition technology?
The powerful surveillance technology has serious implications for civil liberties.
March 28, 2018
March 28, 2018
Massachusetts has an opportunity to support net neutrality and advance internet privacy
Massachusetts is a leader in digital technology, and our consumer protection laws must reflect that.
Issue Areas:
Privacy and Surveillance
February 7, 2018
February 7, 2018
New Report: Social media monitoring in Boston targets protected speech
The Boston Police used a surveillance system to conduct social media surveillance over three years.
January 31, 2018
January 31, 2018
Eleven travelers in groundbreaking case face substantial risk of future unconstitutional searches
ACLU to court: allow legal challenge to proceed against warrantless searches of traveler’s electronics.
Issue Areas:
Privacy and Surveillance
November 15, 2017
November 15, 2017
Massachusetts House passes meaningful criminal justice reform
The House passed strong justice reforms and rejected dangerous surveillance amendments.
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