Press Releases

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Jun 05, 2026

ACLU of Massachusetts condemns removal of historic signs at Bunker Hill Monument

Trump administration's order to take down quotes about slavery, immigration, and war is a shameful attempt to whitewash history
Jun 04, 2026

Civil Rights and Reproductive Justice Groups Applaud Unanimous House Passage of Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act

House bill bans sale of cellphone location data and empowers residents to hold Big Tech companies accountable for privacy violations
Jun 02, 2026

Federal Court Hears Challenge to Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Ballots

Voting rights groups say order is unlawful, warn of mass disenfranchisement
May 29, 2026

ACLU of Massachusetts Celebrates Somerville’s Commitment to Protect Civil Liberties for All Residents

Updates to the city’s Welcoming Community Ordinance further restrict local collaboration with ICE and reinforce strong protections for First Amendment activity
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Privacy and Surveillance
May 28, 2026

ACLU of Massachusetts Statement on Dismissal of United States v. City of Boston

Federal court throws out DOJ's attempt to strike down Boston's Trust Act
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
May 19, 2026

ACLU of Massachusetts Launches “Beyond 250: Dare to Create”

Initiative aims to spark conversation about how to expand civil liberties and strengthen democracy as the United States marks its 250th anniversary
May 07, 2026

Immigrants’ Rights Coalition Applauds Senate Passage of PROTECT Act

New bill would establish clear, statewide standards governing interactions between local authorities and ICE
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
May 06, 2026

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Hears Arguments on Religious Statues Planned for Quincy Government Building

Superior Court ruled 10-foot statues of Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Florian likely violate state constitution’s religious neutrality requirement.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Religion and Belief
Court Cases: Fitzmaurice et al. v. City of Quincy
Apr 17, 2026

After Earning Ph.D., Rümeysa Öztürk Chooses Her Next Chapter

Dr. Öztürk completed her Ph.D. program in February and has returned to Türkiye one year after being detained for co-authoring an op-ed
Issue Areas: Free Speech and Expression
Court Cases: Öztürk v. Trump