We work daily in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
5.16.08 ACLU of Massachusetts backs suit challenging Bush Administration travel restrictions on family visits to Cuba
Three state ACLU affiliates, Center for Constitutional Rights join first challenge to increased restrictions on family visits announced in 2004 Press Release
5.12.08 ACLU Report Exposes Unjust Detention Of Youth Pre-Trial Juvenile Lockup In Massachusetts Disproportionately Impacts Youth Of Color
See Locking Up Our Children
5.7.08 "Don't be manipulated."
The ACLU of Massachusetts is spreading the word about "Safe Homes" through this innovative new rap public service announcement. The so-called "Safe Homes" program is the Boston Police Department's effort asking people to "voluntarily" open their doors to warrantless searches of their homes for guns. Download (62 seconds, MP3, 1.5 MB)
4.23.08 ACLU of Massachusetts Secures Victory for Freedom of Speech and Association
Case Against NAMBLA Members Dismissed With Prejudice Statement
View photos from the 2007 Bill of Rights Dinner, and read a blog by one attendee.
Take Action!
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Attend the Unity Rally for Education
Citizens for Public Schools, the Boston Teachers Union, the Massachusetts Teachers Association, and the ACLU of Massachusetts are supporting this student-led event bringing together students, teachers, and parents, Wednesday, May 21, 3:00 p.m. on the Grand Staircase of the State House in Boston.
House Bill 1722 clarifies and updates Massachusetts' nondiscrimination laws to protect people regardless of gender identity or expression. Urge the Co-Chairs of the Judiciary to give HB1722 a favorable report:
