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Feb 7, 2018
Feb 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.
Jan 31, 2018
Jan 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
Nov 15, 2017
Nov 15, 2017
Massachusetts House passes meaningful criminal justice reform
The House passed strong justice reforms and rejected dangerous surveillance amendments.
Oct 27, 2017
Oct 27, 2017
One step closer to major criminal justice reform in Massachusetts
The state senate successfully passed the first major criminal justice reform bill in years.
Oct 25, 2017
Oct 25, 2017
Nine Massachusetts district attorneys are prioritizing power over public safety and fairness
The district attorneys are attacking a bill that would help ensure the fair administration of justice.
Oct 17, 2017
Oct 17, 2017
Boston Mayoral and City Council candidates show views on policing, immigration
We asked about issues that have a significant impact on the daily lives of Boston residents.
Sep 28, 2017
Sep 28, 2017
Where do Boston's Mayoral and City Council candidates stand on policing issues?
Nine organizations are asking City Council and Mayoral candidates to describe their views on a wide range of policing issues.
Sep 13, 2017
Sep 13, 2017
ACLU and EFF sue over warrantless electronics searches at U.S. border
We are suing on behalf of 11 travelers whose electronic devices were illegally searched at the border.
Jul 17, 2017
Jul 17, 2017
Prosecutors can secretly obtain your phone and internet records without a warrant
Prosecutors use “administrative subpoenas” to invade your privacy—with no serious oversight or accountability.
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