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.

Massachusetts House unanimously supports opioid addiction prevention and treatment bill

Passing the opioid bill sends a clear message that addiction is a public health concern, not a criminal justice issue.

Where do candidates for district attorney stand on the issues?

Candidate questionnaire seeks answers on a wide range of criminal justice issues.

Gov. Baker signs criminal justice reform bill

Governor Baker signed landmark criminal justice reform, making Massachusetts a national example.

After years of misconduct, thousands of wrongful convictions are dismissed

Thousands of people who were unjustly convicted now have a chance to clear their records

Criminal justice bill represents important progress for Massachusetts

Governor Baker now has the opportunity to sign the bill into law and be a force for change.

Progress on criminal justice reform in Massachusetts

Statement in response to today’s conference report on criminal justice reform.

ACLU asks Massachusetts supreme court to dismiss additional wrongful convictions

We are calling for the dismissal of all drug convictions arising from the Amherst Lab during state chemist Sonja Farak’s tenure.

ACLU asks Massachusetts supreme court to dismiss additional wrongful convictions

“People have shouldered the burden of these unjust convictions long enough.”

First candidate debate in Suffolk County district attorney race

We are hosting a conversation with candidates and voters about the state’s criminal justice system.