Publication
Apr 6, 2017
Carol Rose WGBH
  • Criminal Justice Law Reform|
  • +1 Issue

Local enforcement of ICE detainers violate protections in the state constitution

Law enforcement officers can’t arrest somebody because somebody else asked them to, even if that someone is the federal government.
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
Mar 3, 2017
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  • Freedom of Religion and Belief

Islamic Society of Greater Worcester another step closer to establishing Dudley cemetery

We were glad to assist in ensuring that the religious liberties and civil rights of all are protected.
Publication
Feb 22, 2017
Matthew Segal speaks to reporters outside the Boston federal court following the February 1st hearing on Louhghalam v. Trump
  • Immigrants' Rights

How Massachusetts attorneys sprang into action following President Trump's Muslim ban

“As soon as we heard about the illegal, unconstitutional, and dangerous Muslim ban, we began trying to help its victims.”
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 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 28, 2016
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  • Criminal Justice Law Reform

Standing up for the voters' choice to legalize marijuana

Publication
Dec 23, 2016
Incarcerated juvenile inmate sits at table
  • Police Accountability|
  • +1 Issue

Real criminal justice reform can’t be compromised

Publication
Dec 14, 2016
Massachusetts Outline
  • Criminal Justice Law Reform

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