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Nov 15, 2018
Nov 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."
Aug 23, 2018
Aug 23, 2018
Court: Case against ICE will move forward
Judge Wolf rejected the government's attempt to dismiss our lawsuit on behalf couples torn apart by ICE
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jul 31, 2018
Jul 31, 2018
Transgender women released by ICE after ACLU, Western Massachusetts lawyers demand freedom
Fourteen transgender asylum seekers have been released from ICE detention.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jul 18, 2018
Jul 18, 2018
Massachusetts state budget fails to protect vulnerable immigrant residents
This decision now enshrines the politics of fear and silences the politics of hope and compassion.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jun 14, 2018
Jun 14, 2018
Medford Police policy encourages immigrant residents to come forward without fear
A new Medford Police Department policy is designed to build greater trust between the city and immigrants in the community.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 24, 2018
May 24, 2018
Senate approved budget amendment to protect our immigrant neighbors
It’s time for Massachusetts to ensure we are not complicit in the Trump’s deportation agenda.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 22, 2018
May 22, 2018
Judge confirms: Government violates ACLU client's due process rights
Samuel Pensamiento was held for three months without the government ever proving that his detention was necessary.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 11, 2018
Apr 11, 2018
ACLU to the Trump administration: Stop attacking immigrant families
Challenging the Trump administration’s pattern of separating families pursuing lawful immigration status.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 05, 2018
Apr 05, 2018
Lexington passes “Welcoming, Inclusive, Safe Community” resolution
The resolution will protect the civil rights of people who live, work and visit Lexington.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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