ACLU of Massachusetts
@aclum.bsky.social
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⚖️ Courts | 🏛 Legislature | 🗣 Communities to protect civil liberties for all in Massachusetts.
⚖️ Courts | 🏛 Legislature | 🗣 Communities to protect civil liberties for all in Massachusetts.
ACLU of MA has filed a brief with the SJC in support of the constitutional right to counsel.
The Court should declare the current compensation scheme for bar advocates unconstitutional, and establish an immediate, temporary rate to address this violation until the Legislature develops a solution.
The Court should declare the current compensation scheme for bar advocates unconstitutional, and establish an immediate, temporary rate to address this violation until the Legislature develops a solution.
November 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
ACLU of MA has filed a brief with the SJC in support of the constitutional right to counsel.
The Court should declare the current compensation scheme for bar advocates unconstitutional, and establish an immediate, temporary rate to address this violation until the Legislature develops a solution.
The Court should declare the current compensation scheme for bar advocates unconstitutional, and establish an immediate, temporary rate to address this violation until the Legislature develops a solution.
Stay in line! If you are in line by 8pm, you will be allowed to cast your vote🗳
If someone tells you differently, call the Election Protection Hotline 1-866-OUR-VOTE(866-687-8683).
If someone tells you differently, call the Election Protection Hotline 1-866-OUR-VOTE(866-687-8683).
November 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Stay in line! If you are in line by 8pm, you will be allowed to cast your vote🗳
If someone tells you differently, call the Election Protection Hotline 1-866-OUR-VOTE(866-687-8683).
If someone tells you differently, call the Election Protection Hotline 1-866-OUR-VOTE(866-687-8683).
✅ Register to vote
✅ Check your voter registration status
✅ Find your polling place
✅ Know your rights
If you think your rights have been violated or have trouble voting, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE(866-687-8683).
Find your polling place: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/el...
✅ Check your voter registration status
✅ Find your polling place
✅ Know your rights
If you think your rights have been violated or have trouble voting, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE(866-687-8683).
Find your polling place: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/el...
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
✅ Register to vote
✅ Check your voter registration status
✅ Find your polling place
✅ Know your rights
If you think your rights have been violated or have trouble voting, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE(866-687-8683).
Find your polling place: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/el...
✅ Check your voter registration status
✅ Find your polling place
✅ Know your rights
If you think your rights have been violated or have trouble voting, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE(866-687-8683).
Find your polling place: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/el...
Bayard Rustin was one of the most influential organizers of the civil rights movement, leading key protests like the 1963 March on Washington for racial justice.
Bayard dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for the Black community, LGBTQ people, and economic justice.
Bayard dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for the Black community, LGBTQ people, and economic justice.
October 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Bayard Rustin was one of the most influential organizers of the civil rights movement, leading key protests like the 1963 March on Washington for racial justice.
Bayard dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for the Black community, LGBTQ people, and economic justice.
Bayard dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for the Black community, LGBTQ people, and economic justice.
This lawsuit aims to stop Quincy’s plan to install two 10-foot-tall statues of saints on a new public safety building.
In Quincy, and everywhere, there must be a separation of church and state.
In Quincy, and everywhere, there must be a separation of church and state.
October 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
This lawsuit aims to stop Quincy’s plan to install two 10-foot-tall statues of saints on a new public safety building.
In Quincy, and everywhere, there must be a separation of church and state.
In Quincy, and everywhere, there must be a separation of church and state.
We all want what’s best for our kids.
For parents of trans youth, gender-affirming care is an essential part of keeping their kids happy and healthy.
For parents of trans youth, gender-affirming care is an essential part of keeping their kids happy and healthy.
October 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We all want what’s best for our kids.
For parents of trans youth, gender-affirming care is an essential part of keeping their kids happy and healthy.
For parents of trans youth, gender-affirming care is an essential part of keeping their kids happy and healthy.
Next week, Carol Rose, Executive Director of the ACLU of MA, will deliver a Community Address on "The Role of Law and Lawyers in Defending Democracy" at the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy.
Join us on October 28th at Boston College Law School for this event!
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Join us on October 28th at Boston College Law School for this event!
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October 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Next week, Carol Rose, Executive Director of the ACLU of MA, will deliver a Community Address on "The Role of Law and Lawyers in Defending Democracy" at the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy.
Join us on October 28th at Boston College Law School for this event!
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Join us on October 28th at Boston College Law School for this event!
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The ACLU of MA Action Team is joining millions of Americans speaking out to defend our freedoms from a wannabe king. See you out there, Massachusetts!
📣 NO KINGS 📣
📣 NO KINGS 📣
October 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The ACLU of MA Action Team is joining millions of Americans speaking out to defend our freedoms from a wannabe king. See you out there, Massachusetts!
📣 NO KINGS 📣
📣 NO KINGS 📣
We have a right to dissent, and we will use it.
📍Boston, MA - No Kings Protest
📍Boston, MA - No Kings Protest
October 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We have a right to dissent, and we will use it.
📍Boston, MA - No Kings Protest
📍Boston, MA - No Kings Protest
We refuse to accept President Trump's rampant abuses of power and disregard for our Constitution.
The power of the people is greater than the people in power.
📍Concord, MA - No Kings Protest
The power of the people is greater than the people in power.
📍Concord, MA - No Kings Protest
October 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We refuse to accept President Trump's rampant abuses of power and disregard for our Constitution.
The power of the people is greater than the people in power.
📍Concord, MA - No Kings Protest
The power of the people is greater than the people in power.
📍Concord, MA - No Kings Protest
If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.
October 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.
All people in the United States are entitled to due process — no matter what the Trump administration says.
October 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
All people in the United States are entitled to due process — no matter what the Trump administration says.
When President Trump tries to silence dissent, we just get louder.
From the ballot box to the picket line, the people have always fought back. Oct 18: No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
From the ballot box to the picket line, the people have always fought back. Oct 18: No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
September 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
When President Trump tries to silence dissent, we just get louder.
From the ballot box to the picket line, the people have always fought back. Oct 18: No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
From the ballot box to the picket line, the people have always fought back. Oct 18: No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
BREAKING: The Massachusetts Senate passed the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act S.2608, which would provide strong privacy protections for us all — including a complete ban on sale of sensitive data.
ACLU of MA and our fellow advocates applaud this action to protect our democracy and personal safety!
ACLU of MA and our fellow advocates applaud this action to protect our democracy and personal safety!
September 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
BREAKING: The Massachusetts Senate passed the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act S.2608, which would provide strong privacy protections for us all — including a complete ban on sale of sensitive data.
ACLU of MA and our fellow advocates applaud this action to protect our democracy and personal safety!
ACLU of MA and our fellow advocates applaud this action to protect our democracy and personal safety!
The #PlatformForPeoplePower calls for:
📋Same Day Voter Registration
💻Guaranteed Hybrid Public Meeting Access
🔎Stronger Transparency Around Funding For Ballot Questions
📋Same Day Voter Registration
💻Guaranteed Hybrid Public Meeting Access
🔎Stronger Transparency Around Funding For Ballot Questions
September 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The #PlatformForPeoplePower calls for:
📋Same Day Voter Registration
💻Guaranteed Hybrid Public Meeting Access
🔎Stronger Transparency Around Funding For Ballot Questions
📋Same Day Voter Registration
💻Guaranteed Hybrid Public Meeting Access
🔎Stronger Transparency Around Funding For Ballot Questions
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
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
September 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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
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.
And we won't back down. Count on it.
September 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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.
And we won't back down. Count on it.
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.
It's finally time for Same Day Voter Registration in Massachusetts.
September 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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.
It's finally time for Same Day Voter Registration in Massachusetts.
We, the People
📣 Will never be silenced
🫂Will never be divided
💪And will NEVER be defeated.
📣 Will never be silenced
🫂Will never be divided
💪And will NEVER be defeated.
September 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We, the People
📣 Will never be silenced
🫂Will never be divided
💪And will NEVER be defeated.
📣 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
El pueblo unido jamas será vencido.
The people united will never be defeated.
📍Labor Day March, 2025
September 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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
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. 🙌❤️
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. 🙌❤️
August 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🎉 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. 🙌❤️
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. 🙌❤️
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.
Indiscriminate arrests and mass deportation don’t make us safer — period.
August 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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.
Indiscriminate arrests and mass deportation don’t make us safer — period.
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.
Once again, Massachusetts is making it clear that we will always protect the fundamental right to control our own bodies.
August 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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.
Once again, Massachusetts is making it clear that we will always protect the fundamental right to control our own bodies.
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
🏛️Come make your voice heard, meet lawmakers, connect with other youth, and leave feeling inspired.
🗓️ July 30 | 🕙 10AM–3PM | 📍MA State House
July 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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
🏛️Come make your voice heard, meet lawmakers, connect with other youth, and leave feeling inspired.
🗓️ July 30 | 🕙 10AM–3PM | 📍MA State House
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...
Tell state lawmakers: Pass the Road to Opportunity Act and remove economic barriers for low-income families!
action.aclu.org/send-message...
July 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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...
Tell state lawmakers: Pass the Road to Opportunity Act and remove economic barriers for low-income families!
action.aclu.org/send-message...