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.

Mar 26, 2024

ACLU of Massachusetts comment on Supreme Court arguments in medication abortion case

Mifepristone is safe, effective, and has been used by millions of people since it was approved by the FDA more than 20 years ago.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom
Mar 18, 2024

Rural Justice Network, North Brookfield reach settlement on Pride event and drag show

North Brookfield has taken steps we hope will ensure that groups like the Rural Justice Network can exercise their right to express themselves equally and openly in public spaces.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights, Free Speech and Expression
Mar 14, 2024

ACLU of Massachusetts calls on Somerville to cancel ShotSpotter contract

In Somerville, a city whose elected officials are at the forefront of protecting civil rights and civil liberties, the City Council should do away with this unreliable and ineffective technology.
Issue Areas: Privacy and Surveillance
Feb 27, 2024

Advocates criticize Municipal Empowerment Act’s approach to public meeting reforms

It’s time to guarantee the permanent removal of long-standing barriers to participation that particularly impact people with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, or limited transportation.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency
Feb 02, 2024

2024 Small Town Pride to move forward in North Brookfield

A local Pride celebration in North Brookfield will move forward on June 29, after approval last night by the town’s Parks and Recreation Committee. 
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights, Free Speech and Expression
Jan 23, 2024

Supreme Judicial Court rules that Hampden DA withheld exculpatory evidence of police misconduct

In a major decision, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office violated its duties to disclose and inquire about exculpatory evidence of widespread police misconduct.
Issue Areas: Police Accountability, Government Transparency, Criminal Law Reform
Jan 10, 2024

Amid growing calls for censorship in schools and libraries, Massachusetts advocates and educators support bill to protect students’ right to learn

This bill would make clear that students’ free expression rights include the right to access library materials selected by school librarians and professional educators without political interference.
Issue Areas: Free Speech and Expression
Dec 13, 2023

ACLU comment on Supreme Court decision in medication abortion case

The Supreme Court agreed to review a decision in a case brought by anti-abortion activists that could make it more difficult for people nationwide to access mifepristone.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom