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Mark Zuckerberg has a dystopian vision for a surveillance society. Here’s how we can fight back.

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Publication
Dec 1, 2017
Farak Press Conference
  • Criminal Justice Law Reform

One chemist. Two prosecutors. Eleven district attorneys. Thousands of wrongful convictions.

Publication
Nov 29, 2017
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  • Free Speech and Expression

Can a government official block you on Twitter?

More often than not, the First Amendment traffics in nuance, detail, and government intent. In applying it to the internet, we should expect nothing less.
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Oct 17, 2017
Boston City Hall
  • Criminal Justice Law Reform|
  • +6 Issues

Boston candidates share where they stand on policing issues

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Sep 19, 2017
Boston Police Officer
  • Freedom of Religion and Belief|
  • +4 Issues

Coalition urges Boston Police Department to protect vulnerable communities from Trump

Publication
Apr 17, 2017
Annie Dookhan and attorney
  • Criminal Justice Law Reform

The Entire Criminal Justice System Is Tainted, Not Just The Dookhan Convictions

Publication
Mar 20, 2017
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  • Criminal Justice Law Reform|
  • +1 Issue

To fix racial disparities, legislators must repeal mandatory minimums and address race

Publication
Jan 6, 2017
Senator Jeff Sessions
  • Criminal Justice Law Reform

What Does Jeff Sessions as Attorney General Mean for Massachusetts?

While the ACLU does not advocate for or against political nominations, it is a crucial part of our mission to educate the public on threats to our constitutional rights. And Sessions is a threat.
Publication
Dec 23, 2016
Incarcerated juvenile inmate sits at table
  • Police Accountability|
  • +1 Issue

Real criminal justice reform can’t be compromised

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Dec 14, 2016
Massachusetts Outline
  • Criminal Justice Law Reform

What's legal (and what's not) when marijuana legalization takes effect on December 15?