Research & Publications

Publication
Feb 13, 2017
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  • Freedom of Religion and Belief|
  • +1 Issue

The Trump executive order is not just unconstitutional; it’s also bad for business.

When the liberties of immigrants are under assault, the very health of the Massachusetts economy is at stake.
Publication
Jan 6, 2017
Senator Jeff Sessions
  • Criminal 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 28, 2016
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  • Criminal Law Reform

Standing up for the voters' choice to legalize marijuana

Publication
Dec 23, 2016
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  • Police Accountability|
  • +1 Issue

Real criminal justice reform can’t be compromised

Publication
Dec 14, 2016
Massachusetts Outline
  • Criminal Law Reform

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

Publication
Dec 1, 2016
Body camera clipped onto police officer's uniform
  • Police Accountability

If cops don’t turn on their body cameras, courts should instruct juries to think twice about their testimony

Police officers and departments are not the only ones who can ensure that body cameras are used responsibly. Courts can do it, too.
Publication
Nov 17, 2016
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  • LGBTQ Rights|
  • +7 Issues

Shaken by the election? Take five actions for freedom

Publication
Nov 9, 2016
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  • LGBTQ Rights|
  • +5 Issues

Carol Rose: We won’t give up. We never do.

Publication
Nov 2, 2016
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  • Criminal Law Reform|
  • +1 Issue

Question 4: Legalizing marijuana is good for public health and social justice