Publication
Aug 24, 2022
Voting Rights

To protect our democracy, vote with your whole ballot

With the primary and midterm elections approaching, we need to pay attention to more obscure races.
Publication
Jul 12, 2022
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Boston’s surveillance ordinance is set to go into effect in August. Here’s what you need to know.

Publication
Jan 5, 2022
Police ICE

Commission identifies crucial fix to Massachusetts Civil Rights Act that deserves quick action

Publication
Jan 8, 2021
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After an attack on our democracy, we must have truth and accountability

Publication
Jan 4, 2021
Police clash At Boston

What the movement for police accountability achieved in 2020—and what comes next

Publication
Sep 16, 2020
Scales of Justice

The legacy of Chief Justice Gants

Publication
Aug 14, 2020
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  • Privacy and Surveillance

Mass. High Court: Cops Must get a Warrant to Conduct Long-Term Video Surveillance of a Private Home

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the Massachusetts state constitution prohibits police from conducting continuous, long-term pole camera surveillance targeted at a private home without a warrant.
Publication
Jul 14, 2020
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  • Police Accountability|
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Trump’s DOJ found Massachusetts police guilty of appalling rights abuses. Will the legislature act?

Qualified immunity in Massachusetts allows police to get away with appalling rights violations. Lawmakers must swiftly pass legislation that includes strong qualified immunity reform.
Publication
May 14, 2020
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  • Voting Rights

Voting rights are indispensable, even in a pandemic

We can’t let COVID-19 threaten our democracy.