This policy is a baseless violation on the freedoms of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people. We’ve challenged President Trump’s attempt to restrict our passports before, and won — we’re not stopping now.

We're in court today defending Quincy residents’ right to separation of church and state. This lawsuit aims to stop Quincy’s plan to install two 10-foot-tall statues of saints to a new public safety building. In Quincy, and everywhere, there must be a separation of church and state.

TODAY at 12:30PM: ACLU of Massachusetts Executive Director Carol Rose will join Boston Public Radio live on air! 📻 Tune in: www.wgbh.org/shows/boston...

Three decades ago, we took the National Endowment for the Arts to court for rescinding grants to four applicants whose work was deemed too controversial by the government. Now, the NEA wants to force artists to adhere to President Trump's anti-trans agenda — and we're suing, again.

The #PlatformForPeoplePower calls for: 📋Same Day Voter Registration 💻Guaranteed Hybrid Public Meeting Access 🔎Stronger Transparency Around Funding For Ballot Questions

Today is the Joint Committee on Election Laws’ public hearing on Same Day Registration and other urgently needed pro-voter reforms! Tell your lawmakers why you support SDR by clicking the link: act.commoncause.org/letters/its-...

Our elected officials must urgently act to protect us from unwarranted government surveillance. www.aclu.org/news/privacy...

Patrolling federal officers through our university neighborhoods isn't about safety. It's about sowing fear and chaos — but we won't be intimidated. www.cambridgeday.com/2025/09/09/f...

TONIGHT! Hear directly from the people running to lead the city of Lawrence and learn their plans on housing, health, education, and public safety. 📍NECC, 45 Franklin St, Lawrence ⏰6PM - 8PM

Since Inauguration day, we've been defending our civil liberties from President Trump in the courts, on the streets, and by lobbying Congress. And we won't back down. Count on it.

BREAKING: In what appears to be the first decision to address mandatory detention under the Laken Riley Act, a federal judge in Boston ruled today that detaining an individual solely on the basis of his prior arrest violates due process.

This action by the DOJ is not about public safety and instead reflects the administration’s attacks on America’s great cities. The ACLU will continue to stand up for the rule of law, the people of Boston, and elected officials who challenge this abuse of power. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/04/m...

BREAKING: Appeals court DENIES Trump administration's request to stay preliminary injunction granting continued access to accurate passports for many trans and nonbinary citizens. The lower court's order remains in effect, and passports with accurate gender markers are still available.

Every statewide election, thousands of Bay Staters go to vote only to learn there's an issue with their registration status that they can't fix and their vote doesn't count. Thousands. It's finally time for Same Day Voter Registration in Massachusetts.

Good. President Trump doesn’t get to bully private institutions into bending to his ideological will.

BREAKING: A court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to dismiss our lawsuit challenging government censorship of medical research that references the LGBTQ community. This is great news, and our work to defend scientific research will continue in court.

We, the People 📣 Will never be silenced 🫂Will never be divided 💪And will NEVER be defeated.

There is a power greater than greed and hate, and it is called PEOPLE POWER. El pueblo unido jamas será vencido. The people united will never be defeated. 📍Labor Day March, 2025

🎉 Be Part of History and Join Boston’s First Labor Day Parade! The Greater Boston Labor Council is making history with Boston’s first-ever Labor Day Parade! 🗓 Monday, September 1st ⏰ 9:30AM 📍 Meet us at the State House Come march with us as we honor labor, community, and for justice for ALL. 🙌❤️

Press protections are integral to the First Amendment. The promise of confidentiality establishes trust and protects sources and whistleblowers from unlawful retaliation. Now more than ever, we must protect the free press. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/26/o...

Dozens of countries use mail-voting because of its safety and accessibility. Despite his attempts to undermine it, President Trump has used mail-in voting in two elections, including his own. Everyone deserves that same freedom to vote.

The Supreme Court’s ruling is a setback for public health. But the court also agreed that the NIH directives targeting politically disfavored science are unlawful, and cannot be used to shut down research. We will continue fighting to ensure researchers' terminated grants are restored.

Criminalizing unhoused people is cruel and ineffective.

No matter what Trump says, the law is clear. Boston has every right to focus on serving its residents — instead of voluntarily helping ICE detain and deport them. Indiscriminate arrests and mass deportation don’t make us safer — period.

We all have the right to: ✔️ Tell people their legal rights ✔️ Take photos of anything in plain view, including law enforcement activity ✔️ Share information about what officers are doing and where they're operating www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...

Deploying the tools of war inside our own country to suppress constitutionally protected expression and assembly is dangerous and un-American. Read the CommonWealth Beacon Op-Ed from ACLU of MA attorney and veteran Dan McFadden. commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/trum...

Surveillance cameras are no longer just recording our comings and goings — they're using AI to decide whether we should be reported to law enforcement. An algorithm can't be trusted to determine who is a threat. www.aclu.org/news/nationa...

Instead of investing in proven solutions, the Trump administration is doubling down on cruel policies that strip people of their rights. The solution to homelessness is harm reduction policy and secure housing — not jail time or forced treatment. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/12/o...

When we won marriage equality at the Supreme Court in 2015, it was the culmination of decades of advocacy from the queer community. Families across the country have built their lives around the landmark ruling that affirmed our freedom to marry — and we’ll defend that right no matter what.

Right now, our class-action lawsuit is protecting every child whose citizenship was threatened by President Trump's executive order. The legal fight to preserve birthright citizenship is far from over, but the Constitution is on our side. www.aclu.org/news/immigra...

Today, @massgovernor.bsky.social signed the updated Shield Law to strengthen protections for patients and providers! Once again, Massachusetts is making it clear that we will always protect the fundamental right to control our own bodies.

The Voting Rights Act was signed thanks to the Civil Rights Movement’s work to give voters of color, especially Black voters, the political power we deserve. The Constitution promises us a government by and for the people — the Voting Rights Act brought us closer to this ideal.

When ICE agents come into our communities, we need to know who is behind the mask. Congress must pass the VISIBLE Act immediately to require federal agents with ICE to wear visible ID and ban non-medical face coverings. action.aclu.org/send-message...

We're hiring a Communications Director! The ACLU of Massachusetts seeks a strategic and mission-driven Communications Director to lead its Communications Department and serve as a member of the organization's senior management team. www.aclum.org/en/jobs/comm...

No matter your immigration status, you have rights when you interact with immigration agents or the police. ACLU has easy-to-use resources available so you can have your rights at your fingertips. www.aclum.org/en/know-your...

We're in federal appeals court today challenging President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship. The Constitution is clear: All children born on U.S. soil are citizens, whether Trump likes it or not.

Massachusetts leaders are again taking action to protect access to reproductive and gender-affirming health care. We deeply thank Senate President Spilka, Speaker Mariano, and Chairs Rodrigues, Michlewitz, Friedman, and Day for championing this legislation. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/31/m...

In February, the NIH canceled hundreds of federally funded research grants, stifling scientific progress and putting lives at risk. We sued the NIH on behalf of researchers like @ibisrh.bsky.social to protect public health from political attacks.

Thousands of young victims of abuse, abandonment, or neglect have been granted legal protection called Special Immigrant Juvenile status – now they are under attack from the Trump Administration. This is a threat to the fundamental right to seek safety in the U.S. www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

Homelessness is not a crime.

Rümeysa wants us all to know that together we have the power to defend our immigrant communities. She shared five actions people can take to make a real difference. www.aclu.org/news/civil-l...

The ADA was signed into law 35 years ago today, and remains the most comprehensive civil rights law protecting people with disabilities. This anniversary comes at a time when the health and dignity of disabled people are under attack by the Trump administration.

Just ONE WEEK away! LGBTQ+ Youth Day on the Hill is almost here — and we want YOU there! 🌈 🏛️Come make your voice heard, meet lawmakers, connect with other youth, and leave feeling inspired. 🗓️ July 30 | 🕙 10AM–3PM | 📍MA State House

A federal court struck down NIH's politically-driven termination of federal research grants. Our client, @ibisrh.bsky.social, highlights the importance of protecting research critical for public health. www.aclu.org/news/lgbtq-r...

Officers with access to Flock technology can search for any license plate they desire, even without a warrant. Without state law regulating its use, law enforcement can misuse and abuse this significant power, exposing all of us to serious privacy invasions. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/22/b...

The Road to Opportunity Act would end debt-based license suspensions, allowing safe drivers to keep earning money and caring for their families. Tell state lawmakers: Pass the Road to Opportunity Act and remove economic barriers for low-income families! action.aclu.org/send-message...

We're hiring a Communications Director! The ACLU of Massachusetts seeks a strategic and mission-driven Communications Director to lead its Communications Department and serve as a member of the organization's senior management team. www.aclum.org/en/jobs/comm...

A federal court struck down NIH's politically-driven termination of federal research grants. Our client, @ibisrh.bsky.social, highlights the importance of protecting research critical for public health.

TRANS PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS BE HERE. TRANS PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS BE HERE. TRANS PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS BE HERE. TRANS PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS BE HERE.

Together, institutions, organizations, attorneys, and activists across Massachusetts are pushing back to say: free speech means a free country.