Good Trouble Lives On! Join us on July 17th for a screening of Love, Joy & Power: Tools for Liberation, a documentary about the co-founders of the Black Voters Matter Fund. This event is part of the 2026 Weekend of Action: 3 Days of Good Trouble. www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

This week we went to court to demand transparency on medical care programs for immigrants detained under the Plymouth sheriff’s contract with #ICE. These records should be public. Accountability protects all of us. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/07/m...

Our nation still has a long way to go to live up to the declaration's promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — but we will never give up.

When July 4 hits, let’s not repeat an all too familiar harm: honoring just one national story. A meaningful commemoration requires us all to look closer. Read more from Racial Justice Director, Traci Griffith: www.aclum.org/news/of-thee...

Put a little pro-democracy sizzle into your backyard get-togethers with our Fired Up for Freedom BBQ Kit! You'll find great conversation starters, civil liberties trivia, and tips for building People Power in your community. Explore the kit and use the resources: www.aclum.org/fired-up-for...

The ACLU of Massachusetts is hiring a Litigation Paralegal to support the day-to-day work of our Legal department! Learn more and apply today: www.aclum.org/jobs/litigat...

President Trump just lost at the Supreme Court on a signature executive order he signed on day one of his presidency. He tried rewriting the Constitution to redefine who is a citizen — and we stopped him.

As we celebrate our win at the Supreme Court in the case defending birthright citizenship, we want to thank our partners who fought tirelessly to defend this essential right: @aclumaine.bsky.social, @aclum.bsky.social, ACLU of New Hampshire, @asianlawcaucus.org 🧵

Justice Jackson is right. This is thankfully the end of the road for President Trump and his allies' unconstitutional attempt to rewrite the 14th Amendment. Birthright citizenship is a settled case — again.

Government should be about building a better future for ALL our kids, not marginalizing students and threatening their ability to live authentically. Excluding trans students will not ensure fairness in school sports. Here in MA, our law is is unchanged and will continue to protect trans students.

The Supreme Court just upheld the 14th Amendment’s promise that if you’re born here, you are a citizen. President Trump’s effort to upend birthright citizenship has been struck down for good.

My statement on the SCOTUS ruling to uphold birthright citizenship.

Massachusetts does NOT ban trans youth from joining sports teams consistent with their gender identity, and instead, PROTECTS their ability to do so. Nothing in today's SCOTUS decision changes that.

BREAKING: The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order attempting to overturn birthright citizenship. This historic decision reaffirms that the Constitution — not the president — defines who gets to be a citizen.

BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled that states can ban transgender girls from school sports. This is a devastating ruling for trans students across the country who simply want the freedom to play with their friends.

When our plaintiff Jim Obergefell lost his husband John in 2013, he was denied being listed as John's spouse on his death certificate. We took his case to the Supreme Court, who in 2015 ruled in Jim’s favor and established marriage equality for same-sex couples everywhere in the United States.

We are proud to stand with the Massachusetts Temporary Protected Status Committee, Haitian, faith, union, city, and community leaders today to rally in support of our Haitian and Syrian neighbors. Yesterday’s devastating decision is a stain on this court and this country. But the fight is not over.

The Supreme Court has ignored the clear evidence that the Trump administration's actions were arbitrary and racist. The decision threatens to strip legal status from 1.3 million people, greenlighting the largest de-documentation campaign in U.S. history. But the fight is not over.

The ACLU of MA Racial Justice team had an incredible weekend in Randolph and Brookline celebrating Juneteenth! See you tomorrow in Lawrence! Visit our table for Know Your Rights cards, trivia, and resources. 📍Campagnone Park — Lawrence, MA 📅 June 27 ⏰ 12PM – 6PM

Transgender youth deserve to be themselves, free from fear or hatred.

BREAKING: A federal court today declared unconstitutional key portions of President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting. As this ruling makes clear, President Trump’s executive order from March 2026 attempting to seize control of elections is unconstitutional and dangerous.

This is a devastating decision for our cherished Haitian and Syrian communities in Massachusetts and across the country. SCOTUS ignored the blatant racism that has always motivated this administration's horrific treatment of Haitians, including the decision to revoke TPS. apnews.com/article/immi...

Four years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned our federal constitutional right to abortion. We’re committed to protecting and expanding reproductive rights for everyone, regardless of the state they live in.

Rest in power John Reinstein. Serving as the Legal Director of the ACLU of Massachusetts for 40 years, John’s leadership shaped the contours of civil rights and civil liberties in Massachusetts. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/18/m...

Happy Juneteenth from Randolph and Brookline Massachusetts! Come visit the ACLU of MA table for Know Your Rights resources, trivia, and a community art build! You can catch us tomorrow for the Worcester Juneteenth Celebration too!

BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled the government can’t charge someone with a felony for owning a firearm stored securely at home merely because the person uses marijuana. With this ruling, the court curbs the ability of elected officials to impose arbitrary and discriminatory penalties.

"250 years ago, our founders designed a country by the people and for the people. If we hold onto that vision, I truly believe we can build an America that works for all of us." Read "The Revolutionary Power of We" a new blog from Carol Rose: www.aclum.org/news/the-rev...

Are you an organizer looking for a job opportunity? Good news! The ACLU of MA is hiring a Field Mobilization Coordinator! This role will engage with, grow, and coordinate ACLU of MA’s volunteer base and mobilize those individuals to take action. Apply today! www.aclum.org/jobs/field-m...

Becky Pepper Jackson was 11 years old when she was told by the West Virginia government that she couldn't play sports with her friends because she's transgender. Now, she's fighting her case at the Supreme Court. ⁠ Learn about West Virginia v. B.P.J.: www.aclu.org/cases/bpj-v-...

The World Cup could see racial profiling and discrimination by law enforcement, invasive social media screenings, searches of electronic devices, suppression of speech, and more. Fans, players, journalists, and everyone must know our rights and the risks. www.aclu.org/campaigns-in...

Our cellphones keep track of where we go, every minute of every day. This information is exploited for profit and extremist agendas, putting every cellphone user at risk. Hear more about the call for data privacy protections on The Codcast: commonwealthbeacon.org/the-codcast/...

When ICE agents are working, we have a right to film them in public. Period. www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...

VICTORY: An Act Regarding Free Expression passed in the House! This legislation makes clear that freedom of expression includes the right to access library materials selected by librarians and professional educators without political interference.

The Trump administration is using this sham review to tee up baseless, nationwide restrictions on medication abortion. Mifepristone is safe and effective — just ask the millions of patients who have used it.

President Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship are part of a broader effort to redefine who belongs in our country — we refuse to let that happen.

Our lives. Our families. Our futures. Our joy is at the heart of our resistance. The LGBTQ community has always fought for our right to exist freely. This Pride Month and every other month of the year, we’re protesting the government’s attacks on our rights and celebrating our queer joy.

BREAKING: The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act passed unanimously in the House! We are grateful to Speaker Mariano, Chair Michlewitz, Majority Leader Moran, and Chair Farley-Bouvier and our representatives for protecting us all from Big Tech. It’s time for 21st century privacy law.

Under current law, tech companies and data brokers are free to collect, analyze, store, and sell our most personal data for profit. And they are doing it every day. We need our lawmakers to enact strong, enforceable data privacy law to protect us all from harm. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/04/b...

TODAY: The Massachusetts House of Representatives is set to vote on the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act. This legislation will end the "anything goes" era of Big Tech surveillance, making our state safer for us all. The House is taking a critical step to make that happen.

We’re in court today fighting President Trump’s executive order attacking mail-in voting that would upend our elections.  We won’t let him interfere with an essential, accessible voting option that millions of people rely on.

We're in federal court today challenging President Trump’s March 31 executive order on mail-in voting. The order violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law and threatens the right to vote of millions of eligible voters. Our vote is our power — and we will fight to defend it.

You know what makes talking about AI and privacy legislation less boring? Drag queens and drinks! Join us for @fightforthefuture.org's Pride Month happy hour to hear from experts like @onekade.bsky.social! Where: Dani's Queer Bar When: Wednesday, June 10th from 7-10pm fftf.link/draggingtech

The ACLU of Massachusetts is gearing up for an action-packed Summer across the Commonwealth! We are proud to be coming together, remembering our history, and celebrating our vibrant, resilient communities. We hope that you'll join us!

DARE TO CREATE! We invite you to design a T-shirt reflecting the values that you believe can lead us to a more hopeful place — a democracy that works for everyone. One grand prize winner will receive $2,000 and four honorable mention winners will receive $500 each. www.aclum.org/campaigns-in...

The Constitution is clear: the federal government cannot force local police to do federal work, and the Trump administration cannot force great cities like Boston to serve a cruel political agenda. We are glad that this meritless lawsuit has been dismissed. www.wbur.org/news/2026/05...

BREAKING: Somerville City Council updated its Welcoming Community Ordinance to protect residents’ free speech rights and further restrict local collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. In an era of dangerous federal overreach, Somerville is meeting the moment. 👏👏👏

Mifepristone is safe and effective. Mifepristone is safe and effective. Mifepristone is safe and effective. Mifepristone is safe and effective.

Our Firewall for Freedom campaign is a nationwide push for states and cities to protect our rights from the Trump administration. So far we've secured: ✅ 63 state legislative wins ✅ 20 state executive wins ✅ 45 local legislative wins ✅ 6 local executive wins ✅ 12 governor vetoes of bad bills

We sat down with Traci Griffith, director of our Racial Justice Program, to explore why birthright citizenship is an essential keystone to a multi-racial democracy — and how attacks on the principle are further eroding racial justice in the United States. Read more: www.aclum.org/news/250-blo...