ACLU of Massachusetts
@aclum.bsky.social
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ACLU of Massachusetts
@aclum.bsky.social
· Jan 20
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...
ACLU has easy-to-use resources available so you can have your rights at your fingertips.
www.aclum.org/en/know-your...
ICE has gone too far - It's time for lawmakers to take action.
We are calling on elected officials to pass reforms to address ICE's unaccountable actions:
❌DON'T assist ICE.
❌DON'T turn police into ICE agents
.
✅DO fund legal help to fight deportations.
action.aclu.org/send-message...
We are calling on elected officials to pass reforms to address ICE's unaccountable actions:
❌DON'T assist ICE.
❌DON'T turn police into ICE agents
.
✅DO fund legal help to fight deportations.
action.aclu.org/send-message...
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
ICE has gone too far - It's time for lawmakers to take action.
We are calling on elected officials to pass reforms to address ICE's unaccountable actions:
❌DON'T assist ICE.
❌DON'T turn police into ICE agents
.
✅DO fund legal help to fight deportations.
action.aclu.org/send-message...
We are calling on elected officials to pass reforms to address ICE's unaccountable actions:
❌DON'T assist ICE.
❌DON'T turn police into ICE agents
.
✅DO fund legal help to fight deportations.
action.aclu.org/send-message...
A world without transgender people has never existed and never will.
To all transgender people out there: You are not alone.
To all transgender people out there: You are not alone.
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A world without transgender people has never existed and never will.
To all transgender people out there: You are not alone.
To all transgender people out there: You are not alone.
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On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the trans people lost to violence in the U.S. this year.
Widespread poverty, homelessness, and discrimination makes trans people 4x more likely to experience violence than the average person.
We shouldn’t have to live in fear to be who we are.
Widespread poverty, homelessness, and discrimination makes trans people 4x more likely to experience violence than the average person.
We shouldn’t have to live in fear to be who we are.
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the trans people lost to violence in the U.S. this year.
Widespread poverty, homelessness, and discrimination makes trans people 4x more likely to experience violence than the average person.
We shouldn’t have to live in fear to be who we are.
Widespread poverty, homelessness, and discrimination makes trans people 4x more likely to experience violence than the average person.
We shouldn’t have to live in fear to be who we are.
BREAKING: The House and Senate both adopted the Joint Resolution to rescind all previous calls for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution!
Thank you to Speaker Mariano, Senate President Spilka, Leader Peisch, and Leader Senator Creem for their leadership.
Thank you to Speaker Mariano, Senate President Spilka, Leader Peisch, and Leader Senator Creem for their leadership.
November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
BREAKING: The House and Senate both adopted the Joint Resolution to rescind all previous calls for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution!
Thank you to Speaker Mariano, Senate President Spilka, Leader Peisch, and Leader Senator Creem for their leadership.
Thank you to Speaker Mariano, Senate President Spilka, Leader Peisch, and Leader Senator Creem for their leadership.
Everyone deserves a fair shot at jobs, housing, and stability. Clean Slate legislation would automate CORI sealing for those eligible — cutting red tape and opening doors to opportunity.
Let’s make Massachusetts the next Clean Slate state!
Learn more: www.cleanslatema.org
Let’s make Massachusetts the next Clean Slate state!
Learn more: www.cleanslatema.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Everyone deserves a fair shot at jobs, housing, and stability. Clean Slate legislation would automate CORI sealing for those eligible — cutting red tape and opening doors to opportunity.
Let’s make Massachusetts the next Clean Slate state!
Learn more: www.cleanslatema.org
Let’s make Massachusetts the next Clean Slate state!
Learn more: www.cleanslatema.org
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to enforce a baseless passport policy that puts transgender people at further risk of harassment and discrimination.
Learn more about the policy and what it means for you and your transgender loved ones.
www.aclu.org/trumps-assau...
Learn more about the policy and what it means for you and your transgender loved ones.
www.aclu.org/trumps-assau...
Q & A: Orr v. Trump | American Civil Liberties Union
www.aclu.org
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to enforce a baseless passport policy that puts transgender people at further risk of harassment and discrimination.
Learn more about the policy and what it means for you and your transgender loved ones.
www.aclu.org/trumps-assau...
Learn more about the policy and what it means for you and your transgender loved ones.
www.aclu.org/trumps-assau...
Massachusetts is one step closer to safeguarding your digital privacy! A new House bill would protect people from tracking, targeting, and safety threats based on abuse of our personal data.
Thank you to House lawmakers and leaders fighting to ensure sensitive data can't be sold on the open market.
Thank you to House lawmakers and leaders fighting to ensure sensitive data can't be sold on the open market.
November 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Massachusetts is one step closer to safeguarding your digital privacy! A new House bill would protect people from tracking, targeting, and safety threats based on abuse of our personal data.
Thank you to House lawmakers and leaders fighting to ensure sensitive data can't be sold on the open market.
Thank you to House lawmakers and leaders fighting to ensure sensitive data can't be sold on the open market.
Massachusetts drivers are being tracked and their data is being shared nationwide — thanks to police using license plate readers (LPRs) made by Flock and other tech companies.
Does your local police department use LPRs? Take action to find out: mobilize.aclum.org/a/email-your...
Does your local police department use LPRs? Take action to find out: mobilize.aclum.org/a/email-your...
Email Your Municipal Leaders: Flock license plate readers threaten our privacy and safety
mobilize.aclum.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Massachusetts drivers are being tracked and their data is being shared nationwide — thanks to police using license plate readers (LPRs) made by Flock and other tech companies.
Does your local police department use LPRs? Take action to find out: mobilize.aclum.org/a/email-your...
Does your local police department use LPRs? Take action to find out: mobilize.aclum.org/a/email-your...
The @masenate.bsky.social passed S.2696 An Act Regarding Free Expression, protecting students’ rights to learn!
With the leadership of Senate President Spilka, Sen. Cyr & Sen. Oliveira — young people will see themselves and their communities reflected in the books on their shelves.
With the leadership of Senate President Spilka, Sen. Cyr & Sen. Oliveira — young people will see themselves and their communities reflected in the books on their shelves.
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The @masenate.bsky.social passed S.2696 An Act Regarding Free Expression, protecting students’ rights to learn!
With the leadership of Senate President Spilka, Sen. Cyr & Sen. Oliveira — young people will see themselves and their communities reflected in the books on their shelves.
With the leadership of Senate President Spilka, Sen. Cyr & Sen. Oliveira — young people will see themselves and their communities reflected in the books on their shelves.
All young people deserve to be able to see themselves and the issues that impact them reflected in their classrooms and in the books they’re reading.
Students have a right to read and learn free from censorship.
Students have a right to read and learn free from censorship.
November 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
All young people deserve to be able to see themselves and the issues that impact them reflected in their classrooms and in the books they’re reading.
Students have a right to read and learn free from censorship.
Students have a right to read and learn free from censorship.
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Throughout our 105 year history defending the rights of veterans, the ACLU has:
✔️ Won protections for pregnant service members
✔️ Advocated for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
✔️ Challenged discrimination against women in the armed forces
✔️ Defended whistleblower Chelsea Manning
And more.
✔️ Won protections for pregnant service members
✔️ Advocated for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
✔️ Challenged discrimination against women in the armed forces
✔️ Defended whistleblower Chelsea Manning
And more.
100+ Years Fighting for Veterans, Servicemembers, and their Families
For more than a century, the ACLU has fought to defend the constitutional rights of veterans, servicemembers, and their families.
www.aclu.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Throughout our 105 year history defending the rights of veterans, the ACLU has:
✔️ Won protections for pregnant service members
✔️ Advocated for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
✔️ Challenged discrimination against women in the armed forces
✔️ Defended whistleblower Chelsea Manning
And more.
✔️ Won protections for pregnant service members
✔️ Advocated for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
✔️ Challenged discrimination against women in the armed forces
✔️ Defended whistleblower Chelsea Manning
And more.
Our leaders in Massachusetts won’t let President Trump weaponize hunger for political gain. Kudos to @massgovernor.bsky.social and @massago.bsky.social for fighting to protect Massachusetts families from this abuse of federal power.
SNAP funding should never be a bargaining chip.
SNAP funding should never be a bargaining chip.
If President Trump wants to punish states for feeding hungry Americans, we’ll see him in court.
We’re working with @massago.bsky.social to make sure everyone gets the benefits they’re owed. Trump should focus on reopening his government instead of fighting to take food away from families.
We’re working with @massago.bsky.social to make sure everyone gets the benefits they’re owed. Trump should focus on reopening his government instead of fighting to take food away from families.
BREAKING: The Trump administration is demanding states "undo" efforts to provide full SNAP payouts for November amid court battle.
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Our leaders in Massachusetts won’t let President Trump weaponize hunger for political gain. Kudos to @massgovernor.bsky.social and @massago.bsky.social for fighting to protect Massachusetts families from this abuse of federal power.
SNAP funding should never be a bargaining chip.
SNAP funding should never be a bargaining chip.
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
This incident is a shocking reminder that the Trump administration's deportation agenda has never been about public safety. State lawmakers must act to protect our communities from violent ICE operations that undermine public safety, separate families, and spread chaos in our communities.
A video is going viral of a man in Fitchburg who appeared to suffer a seizure while holding a baby as immigration authorities tried to detain him.
Video shows immigration authorities detaining man having apparent seizure, holding toddler in car - The Boston Globe
A video of immigration authorities apparently trying to detain a man who is holding a toddler, while bystanders are yelling for his safety, has gone viral.
trib.al
November 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
This incident is a shocking reminder that the Trump administration's deportation agenda has never been about public safety. State lawmakers must act to protect our communities from violent ICE operations that undermine public safety, separate families, and spread chaos in our communities.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to enforce its discriminatory passport policy while our lawsuit makes its way through the courts.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to enforce its discriminatory passport policy while our lawsuit makes its way through the courts.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
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...
Flock’s mass-surveillance machine is a rapidly expanding location tracking system - and a privacy nightmare.
Communities across the nation are calling for lawmakers to protect us from this unwarranted government surveillance. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Communities across the nation are calling for lawmakers to protect us from this unwarranted government surveillance. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Police cameras track billions of license plates per month. Communities are pushing back.
More than 5,000 law enforcement departments across the U.S. use interconnected Flock Safety cameras to track residents’ movements.
www.nbcnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Flock’s mass-surveillance machine is a rapidly expanding location tracking system - and a privacy nightmare.
Communities across the nation are calling for lawmakers to protect us from this unwarranted government surveillance. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Communities across the nation are calling for lawmakers to protect us from this unwarranted government surveillance. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Local elections are underway in 55 municipalities across Massachusetts - It's time to make a voting plan for Election Day this Tuesday!
Voting in municipal elections gives you a say in what your community stands for.
Learn more: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/el...
Voting in municipal elections gives you a say in what your community stands for.
Learn more: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/el...
www.sec.state.ma.us
November 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Local elections are underway in 55 municipalities across Massachusetts - It's time to make a voting plan for Election Day this Tuesday!
Voting in municipal elections gives you a say in what your community stands for.
Learn more: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/el...
Voting in municipal elections gives you a say in what your community stands for.
Learn more: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/el...
BREAKING: A federal court just certified a class in our case challenging the widespread denial of bond hearings in immigration courts covering several New England states.
This is a major step toward securing due process for thousands who have been and will be jailed without justification by ICE.
This is a major step toward securing due process for thousands who have been and will be jailed without justification by ICE.
October 31, 2025 at 12:55 AM
BREAKING: A federal court just certified a class in our case challenging the widespread denial of bond hearings in immigration courts covering several New England states.
This is a major step toward securing due process for thousands who have been and will be jailed without justification by ICE.
This is a major step toward securing due process for thousands who have been and will be jailed without justification by ICE.
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BREAKING: A federal court ruled that the FDA's unnecessary restrictions on medication abortion are unlawful and must be reconsidered.
This decision reaffirms that our access to safe and essential medicines should be dictated by science, not politics.
This decision reaffirms that our access to safe and essential medicines should be dictated by science, not politics.
October 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
BREAKING: A federal court ruled that the FDA's unnecessary restrictions on medication abortion are unlawful and must be reconsidered.
This decision reaffirms that our access to safe and essential medicines should be dictated by science, not politics.
This decision reaffirms that our access to safe and essential medicines should be dictated by science, not politics.
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ICE is using faulty and biased face surveillance technology to go after people they suspect of being undocumented.
This is a direct threat to the fundamental rights of every individual and has no place in our cities.
This is a direct threat to the fundamental rights of every individual and has no place in our cities.
ICE and CBP Agents Are Scanning Peoples’ Faces on the Street To Verify Citizenship
Videos on social media show officers from ICE and CBP using facial recognition technology on people in the field. One expert described the practice as “pure dystopian creep.”
www.404media.co
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
ICE is using faulty and biased face surveillance technology to go after people they suspect of being undocumented.
This is a direct threat to the fundamental rights of every individual and has no place in our cities.
This is a direct threat to the fundamental rights of every individual and has no place in our cities.
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.