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Advocates applaud Massachusetts House’s hybrid hearing plans

Across the Commonwealth, remote access to public meetings has significantly increased public participation in state and local government.

March 24, 2022

Legislative commission recommends further reforms on face surveillance technology

After more than a year of study and deliberation, the Commission has concluded Massachusetts needs tighter regulation on face surveillance technology in order to protect Bay Staters’ civil liberties and community safety.

March 22, 2022

ACLU, American Oversight Ask Judge to Order Further Searches in Lawsuit Related to Federal Prosecution of State Court Judge

The ACLU and American Oversight filed a brief in support of their lawsuit against ICE for the release of records concerning the prosecution of a Massachusetts state judge, including the emails and text messages of seven agency officials.

February 28, 2022

Massachusetts House passes the VOTES Act

Passage of the VOTES Act in the Massachusetts House represents important progress, and we are grateful that state lawmakers adopted reforms—from widespread mail-in voting to improved access for eligible incarcerated voters—that will address barriers to the ballot and expand the hard-won right...

January 27, 2022

Following Defeat of Federal Voting Bill in U.S. Senate, Election Modernization Coalition urges Massachusetts Legislature to pass VOTES Act

The Massachusetts Election Modernization Coalition is deeply disappointed that the U.S. Senate cannot find a way to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act to protect access to the ballot box across the country.

January 20, 2022

ACLU statement on Boston Police Department commissioner search

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a Boston Police commissioner search committee.

January 6, 2022