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...

We're hiring at ACLU of Massachusetts! The Advocacy Policy Counsel plays an important role in the Public Advocacy department to advance ACLU of Massachusetts’ mission to defend and promote civil rights and civil liberties in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. www.aclum.org/jobs/advocac...

Families belong together. Period.

We're thrilled to see the House pass the Responsible Robotics Act. We need to ensure that civil liberties protections in Massachusetts keep pace with the rapid development of powerful new technologies. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/20/m...

Speed cameras and license plate readers are similar technologies — but their use can be extremely different in practice. With appropriate regulation, traffic enforcement raises fewer privacy concerns. Our experts explain what all this means for you on the road: www.aclum.org/news/were-pr...

Before making history as the first Asian-American and first Muslim mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani served as an assemblyman for the state. He championed affordability, most notably piloting a program that made select city buses free for a year.

Massachusetts shouldn't use its resources to help ICE terrorize our community members. Kudos to Gov. Healey and the RMV for working together to keep our communities safe.

BREAKING: The Supreme Court preserved nationwide access via pharmacy and mail to mifepristone, a safe and effective medication used in most abortions and for miscarriage care.

Last month's Supreme Court ruling opened the door for states to draw maps that dilute the power of voters of color. That doesn't change the fact it's discriminatory and undemocratic for politicians to manipulate elections through redistricting. Our Voting Right Project director shares the latest.

UPDATE: The Supreme Court extended its pause of a nationwide restriction on mifepristone for 3 more days, until May 14. This safe & effective medication remains available by mail and at pharmacies as the case continues.

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 a 21st century privacy law in Massachusetts to protect us all from harm. mobilize.aclum.org/a/pass-enfor...

Mifepristone is a safe, effective medication used in nearly two-thirds of all U.S. abortions. The Supreme Court must permanently block anti-abortion politicians’ bid to cut off our access to this critical reproductive health care.

"I take strength from images of St. Michael in church. He does not belong on the new public safety building of my city." Our client knew it’s not easy to take on your city and your mayor in court. But as a Christian, felt that she had no choice but to act. commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/i-wa...

BREAKING: The Massachusetts Senate just passed the PROTECT Act with an overwhelming bipartisan vote! With a similar vote in the House, the PROTECT Act is now headed to conference committee. We are one step closer to immigrant protections being signed into law! Let’s get this done 👏👏👏

Thousands of constituents have taken action to call on our legislature to protect our immigrant communities from ICE - and they are listening. Here’s an update on the PROTECT Act. Follow us and stay tuned for updates on this legislation to rein in ICE’s abuse.

TODAY: The MA Senate is voting on the PROTECT Act. We are proud to celebrate this vitally important bill alongside Senate President Spilka, the Black and Latino Caucus and all the lawmakers who have worked so hard on this in both chambers. We stand with immigrant communities - today and everyday.

We're joining with telehealth providers & local advocates for a virtual briefing this Wednesday @ 6PM where we’ll: 👉 Break down this case and how we got here 👉 Explain what the Supreme Court’s temporary stay means 👉 Discuss what’s at stake for access RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Today, a SCOTUS order temporarily restored access to mifepristone via telehealth until at least May 11. This comes after a U.S Court of Appeals blocked telehealth access to mifepristone nationwide on Friday. We know these moving pieces can be confusing — and that knowledge is power. That's why...

The ACLU is here in Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to defend our clients’ state constitutional rights. In Quincy, and everywhere in the Commonwealth, the government must remain neutral in matters of religion.

Large religious statues belong on church grounds, not looming over the doors of a public safety building. Learn more about Fitzmaurice et al v. City of Quincy: www.aclum.org/cases/fitzma...

We're in court today asking Massachusetts' highest court to affirm that the City of Quincy cannot install two statues of Catholic saints on its new public-safety building. In Quincy, and everywhere in the Commonwealth, the government must remain neutral in matters of religion.

Our Massachusetts Declaration of Rights makes clear that in Quincy, and everywhere in the Commonwealth, the government must remain neutral in matters of religion. Quincy's planned installation of ten foot tall saints on a government building is unconstitutional.

We’re in federal court today with a class-action lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s policy of denying bond hearings to thousands of people arrested in New England by federal immigration officials. All people in the United States are entitled to due process — without exception.

BREAKING: A federal court granted anti-abortion politicians’ request to impose nationwide restrictions on telehealth access to mifepristone. If SCOTUS doesn’t block this ruling, it will upend how people across the country get abortion and miscarriage care even in states where abortion is protected.

Happy #MayDay! We are in East Boston supporting the Coalition of Logan Airport Workers alongside local unions and leaders. We know from the strength in the labor movement that our power is greatest when we fight together. On this International Workers’ Day, let’s show the world our power!

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The ACLU of MA is thrilled to see the PROTECT Act introduced in the Senate! We deeply appreciate the thoughtful leadership from all the lawmakers and advocates who have worked tirelessly to put forward this important legislation to protect immigrants throughout the Commonwealth. Let's do this!

The Supreme Court got it wrong today. Their decision to gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act will leave Black voters and other voters of color even more vulnerable to attacks on our freedom to vote and be represented fairly. Our fight for our democracy is not over.

The Voting Rights Act has been essential to protecting everyone’s freedom to vote. By destroying a key provision of the VRA that ensured Black voters were fairly represented, the Supreme Court today betrayed the legacy of the civil rights movement. We won’t stop fighting.

NEW: The Board of Immigration Appeals granted a joint request to terminate removal proceedings against Dr. Rümeysa Öztürk, marking an end to the Trump administration's unlawful campaign against her. Ideas are not illegal. Dr. Öztürk should never have been targeted for her speech.

Debt-based license suspensions are bad for Bay Staters. Taking away people's licenses because they can't afford to pay fines & fees (like E-ZPass tolls) only stops them from driving to their jobs! #1442 #mapoli #CriminalJustice #ProtectConsumers @aclum.bsky.social action.aclu.org/send-message...

Meta thought that civil society groups were too busy to challenge their plans to equip their “smart” glasses with face recognition. They were wrong.

TAKE ACTION for economic justice! The House budget debate begins Monday. We're advocating for Amendment #1442 to end debt-based license suspensions, allowing safe drivers to keep earning money and caring for their families. Tell the House: include Amendment #1442! action.aclu.org/send-message...

Evergreen reminder this 420: No one should be in prison for weed.

We're headed to court to challenge President Trump's new executive order that illegally attempts to heavily restrict access to mail-in voting. Add your name to the petition to support our work to protect voting rights. action.aclu.org/petition/sto...

Dr. Rümeysa Öztürk has returned to Türkiye after completing her Ph.D. program in child study and human development. Last year, her life was disrupted when ICE targeted her unlawfully with detention and deportation in retaliation for an op-ed she co-wrote in support of Palestinian human rights.

Restricting mail-in voting would disenfranchise communities that already face too many barriers to voting. We won't allow President Trump to remove checks on presidential power by making it harder for voters to hold leaders accountable at the ballot box.

This is incredible news! Here in Massachusetts, we KNOW Haitian community members are vital. They are our friends and neighbors, our colleagues, and caregivers; they are an integral part of our Commonwealth. We applaud our federal lawmakers from MA that made this legislation possible! 👏👏👏

HUGE WIN FOR DATA PRIVACY: Virginia has banned the sale of personal location data. Our state lawmakers should do the same. The Mass. Consumer Data Privacy Act (H.4746) can protect us all from this dangerous practice. therecord.media/virginia-ena...

Installing facial recognition tech in AI glasses would hand bad actors a new tool for scams, abuse, and harassment. Tell Meta to course correct at action.aclu.org/send-message...

Eyewear embedded with facial recognition tech is a recipe for disaster. Send a message to Meta now at aclu.org/eyewear_not_spywear

NEW: We’re joined by 75 organizations in calling on Meta to cancel plans to install facial recognition technology on their “smart” glasses. This tech would allow anyone who wears the glasses to identify and spy on those around them. Meta must stop this all-out assault on our privacy and safety.

Many Americans juggle multiple jobs or irregular schedules. Mail-in voting provides the flexibility needed for these voters to participate in democracy without sacrificing a paycheck. We're using every tool at our disposal to protect voting rights. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/02/m...

TODAY: A federal court dismissed the Trump Administration's lawsuit to obtain private voter data from Massachusetts. The federal government can't bully states into responding to baseless requests for private voter data — and we will stand up to stop them when they try.

Tell Massachusetts lawmakers to vote YES on the PROTECT Act to rein in ICE’s abuse! TAKE ACTION: action.aclu.org/send-message...

The ACLU of Massachusetts is now accepting applications for our Racial Justice Community Advocate role! Apply today: acluofmassachusetts.applytojob.com/apply/3uZTkx...

NEW: We just joined more than 200 organizations condemning President Trump’s dangerous threats to commit war crimes and grave atrocities in Iran. Our leaders must follow the Constitution and international law and urgently act to stop any targeting of civilians by this administration.

Trump does not have the authority to make or change election laws. As our Constitution clearly states, that power resides with the states and Congress. www.theroot.com/why-a-league...

We’re challenging President Trump’s executive order that aims to heavily limit our ability to vote by mail. President Trump, we’ll see you in court.