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The American Civil Liberties Union has media staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil liberties, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to ACLU lawsuits.

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Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on Texas abortion cases

Every day SB 8 remains in effect, it harms Texans by denying them their constitutionally protected right to abortion care.

December 10, 2021

Statement of ACLU of Massachusetts on 2022 ballot initiatives

As a multi-issue organization, the ACLU will continue to work to ensure that access to reproductive health care and the right to vote are protected for all people in the Commonwealth and across the nation.

December 1, 2021

Statement of ACLU of Massachusetts on vaccine verification technology

The ACLU is monitoring how Massachusetts and other states roll out these vaccine verification systems to ensure that civil liberties and civil rights are protected.

November 30, 2021

ACLU, Rights Groups Testify in Favor of Face Surveillance Regulations

The ACLU of Massachusetts, together with privacy experts, racial justice advocates, and community activists, testified today in favor of legislation that would introduce stronger regulations on the government’s use of dangerous, often racially biased face recognition technology.

November 23, 2021

ACLU lawsuit to protect rights, health of people at Mass. and Cass proceeds

The City of Boston must not force people under threat of arrest to leave where they are unless and until they have a housing option that takes into account their disabilities and other barriers.

November 17, 2021

ACLU lawsuit to protect constitutional rights, health of people at Mass. and Cass sent to Superior Court

This order reflects the seriousness of this lawsuit, and the City should take it as a moment to pause its enforcement actions so that the Superior Court can consider these critical issues.

November 10, 2021