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ACLU, fellow advocates score historic win for immigrants' rights

Trump administration can’t ask Massachusetts to join its deportation machine, court rules.

July 28, 2017

ACLU vows to preserve historic immigrants' rights victory

Court ruled that Massachusetts law enforcement officers cannot warrantlessly hold people on ICE detainers.

July 27, 2017

Victory! Court affirms that 20-day voter registration cutoff is unconstitutional

The court agrees: the arbitrary 20-day voter registration cutoff law is unconstitutional and disenfranchises thousands of potential voters.

July 24, 2017

Victory! Court issues landmark ruling on local enforcement of ICE detainers

The decision limits how state and local law enforcement assist with federal immigration enforcement.

July 24, 2017

Prosecutors can secretly obtain your phone and internet records without a warrant

Prosecutors use “administrative subpoenas” to invade your privacy—with no serious oversight or accountability.

July 17, 2017

Poll: Mass. voters think criminal justice system is biased

Massachusetts voters seek commitment to racial justice from DAs, new poll finds.

July 12, 2017