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Dec 10, 2014
Dec 10, 2014
REVISED: Judge dismisses criminal complaint against ACLU client who recorded Somerville police encounter
Court had previously charged Wenzday Jane for "interfering with a police officer" after she used her phone to video-record police questioning three teenagers on a playground.
Issue Areas:
Police Accountability
Aug 06, 2014
Aug 03, 2014
Jun 26, 2014
Nov 22, 2013
May 16, 2013
Mar 27, 2012
Mar 27, 2012
City of Boston pays $170,000 to settle landmark case involving man arrested for recording police with cell phone
Simon Glik broke no law making video of police officers' use of force against another man on Boston Common.
Issue Areas:
Government Transparency
Nov 18, 2008
Nov 18, 2008
ACLU of Massachusetts shares recognition for marriage equality work
Amid legal struggle and nationwide protests against antigay Prop 8 in California, the Boston History & Innovation Collaborative honors organizations that established -- and defend -- equal marriage rights in Massachusetts.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
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