Say it loud, say it clear: IMMIGRANTS ARE WELCOME HERE. PROTECT Act is now a law which seeks to curtail the federal government’s brutal immigration enforcement activities, protect due process, and limit local agencies’ cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

IMMIGRATION WIN: The PROTECT Act has been signed into law! The new law strictly limits local law enforcement assistance to ICE, bans new 287(g) agreements for civil immigration enforcement and prohibits ICE civil arrests at Massachusetts state courthouses. Together, we made this possible!

Your data belongs to you—let's keep it that way! Urge lawmakers to put the safety of the public over Big Tech profit. Take action today: action.aclu.org/send-message...

This election year, district attorneys will be on the ballot. Join us August 12th to learn more about the role that DAs play in our community and how we can hold them accountable at the ballot box and beyond! RSVP: mobilize.aclum.org/a/what-diffe...

Massachusetts has sent a clear message: our communities deserve safety, NOT fear. The PROTECT Act is now on the Governor’s desk. Once law, it will strictly limit local assistance to ICE and bar civil immigration arrests at State courthouses. We are excited for Gov. Healey to sign it swiftly.

Officials wielding the power to deport or jail people must comply with the law. And they must be fair, independent, and free from outside pressures. That’s why we are fighting to compel the release of records the public has a right to see. Read more: bit.ly/4bf0bCe

ACLU of Mass. sues feds over records on military personnel used as immigration judges

The organization says the program, which appears to have placed at least three assigned active duty military personnel in Boston and Chelmsford’s immigration courts, “raises a number of troubling and very serious legal questions.”

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This summer (just like every season!), we’ve been visiting communities across MA! From building relationships to distributing resources, every conversation reminds us that change starts with 'we, the people'—and we’re grateful to keep showing up alongside you. Find ways to show up: bit.ly/45Dd5GE

One of our country’s foundational principles is that the military does not sit in judgment over civilians arrested in the United States. That principle is deeply rooted in our law. bit.ly/4fRy9Oz

ACLU sues, claims Trump administration is trying to stack immigration courts by using military lawyers as temporary judges - The Boston Globe

The Trump administration is trying to "secure rulings more favorable to the government and less favorable to people arrested by ICE," according to the ACLU's complaint.

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This legislation makes clear that freedom of expression includes the right to access library materials without political interference. We applaud the Freedom to Read Coalition, JALSA, PFLAG, Mass Equality, the Mass. Library Association & every advocate and lawmaker who worked to make this possible.

VICTORY! The Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act has been passed by both the House and the Senate. We urge Gov. Healey to sign this bill swiftly and keep Massachusetts in the vanguard of protecting civil liberties and expanding health care access.

WIN: The MA Senate has passed shield legislation to protect journalists from being forced to reveal confidential sources. A free press is essential for government accountability. It’s vital to our democracy. We applaud lawmakers for protecting the ability of journalists to hold power accountable.

#Flock is not just selling cameras. It’s building a national surveillance network. That gives police around the country new power to track all of our movements, putting our freedom to move freely in danger. bit.ly/4fHGNPl

Why Flock surveillance cameras are drawing fierce backlash across Massachusetts - The Boston Globe

People tolerate Ring cameras, cellphones, and CCTV cameras — but Flock Safety has some filling city council meetings in protest.

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VICTORY: The PROTECT Act is now headed to the Governor's desk. Massachusetts lawmakers have sent a message to the Trump administration: We will not stand idly by while ICE agents tear apart families and terrorize our communities. Thank you to every lawmaker fighting to keep our communities safe.

Thank you to every lawmaker who fought to make this possible! Our collective effort has taken us a step closer to providing immigrant communities with important protections.

Stevie Wonder is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Stevie was born partially blind and continues to advocate tirelessly for disability rights, especially for children with disabilities. This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we’re celebrating Stevie’s art and impact.

We’re closer to the PROTECT Act becoming law! The legislature has agreed on these hard-fought protections for immigrants: ✅Bans all new 287(g) agreements for civil immigration enforcement ✅Strictly limits local police assistance to ICE ✅ Prohibits immigration arrests at state courthouses

NEW: ACLU of Mass. files public records lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense for documents about the Trump administration’s apparent deployment of active-duty military personnel as temporary immigration judges. www.aclum.org/press-releas...

Everyone in America has the right to move freely without being surveilled. We’re pushing back against this mass warrantless surveillance. Join us today: www.aclum.org/flock

BREAKING: We filed a public records lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense seeking documents about the Trump administration’s apparent deployment of active-duty military personnel as temporary immigration judges. The American people have a right to transparency. We'll see you in court.

District attorneys have a huge impact on your community — including significant decisions they make on immigration policy. This year, district attorneys will be on the ballot. Learn What A Difference A DA Makes so you can make an informed choice at the ballot box: www.ACLUM.org/DA

District attorneys are not just prosecutors. They are also political actors and lobbyists, with significant power to shape criminal law and punishment. This fall, your vote is your voice. Full blog here: www.aclum.org/news/distric...

District attorneys should fight to reform mandatory minimum sentencing. Your vote can help make this happen. - ACLU of Massachusetts

This fall, we must vote with our values and demand that DAs work to create a fairer criminal legal system for all.

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Millions of voters rely on mail ballots, including people with disabilities, students, military service members, Americans living overseas, older adults, and people in rural area We're fighting to protect the vote for every eligible American. Join the fight: www.aclum.org/get-involved/

We've created a resource hub to help those in Massachusetts impacted by the revocation of #TPS. Find links to legal assistance, financial or food aid, transportation help, and learn your rights. Visit: www.aclum.org/resources-fo...

When defendants don’t know a technology was used to investigate them, that makes it impossible for them to challenge it in court. Our toolkit helps lawyers protect due process for their clients. Read more: www.aclum.org/news/digital...

@aclu.org's new report, Agents of Chaos and Cruelty, found more than 400 incidents of misconduct by immigration agents across eight states. #ICE has been terrorizing communities with its lawlessness.

People with disabilities deserve the freedom to determine our own lives and our own futures. Too often and for too long, we’ve been denied that essential right. This #DisabilityPride month and every other month of the year, we’re fighting for a world where we can exist on our own terms.

Today a panel of judges stopped the Trump administration from re-detaining Dr. Badar Khan Suri, who was targeted in retaliation for exercising his First Amendment rights. The court is spot-on: No one should have to wait to hold the government accountable for violating their constitutional rights.

The Supreme Court closed the door on President Trump’s day one attempt to end birthright citizenship. The president doesn’t have the power to rewrite the Constitution.

Good news! At a time when many states are imposing dangerous and cruel restrictions on bodily autonomy, we appreciate the Massachusetts House for moving to protect patients' access to vital health care. Abortion care is life-saving care. www.wbur.org/news/2026/07...

Mass. House passes bill loosening abortion restrictions

Physicians earlier this month relayed concerns to House leaders about the state’s existing law, which limits most abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy. They argue the law does not meet patients’ need...

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NEW: A federal court ruled that our lawsuit can move forward challenging President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.