Amid "occupations," ACLU offers guidance on the rights of demonstrators
In light of the “Occupy" protests in Massachusetts and around the country, the ACLU of Massachusetts highlights these on the rights of demonstrators (and everyone else).read more
View ArticleACLU calls for police restraint as "Occupy" demonstrations grow, and seeks...
"Political expression deserves the highest level of protection under the First Amendment, and it is unreasonable to suddenly and forcibly oust peaceful protestors from streets, sidewalks, and parks...
View ArticleACLU of Massachusetts writes Mayor Menino about concern for Occupy Boston...
Letter (PDF) | Take Action: Contact Mayor Menino
View ArticleNew Civil Liberties Minutes on the "Occupy" Protests
Two new Civil Liberties Minute episodes highlight the importance of the "Occupy" movement across the country and in the Commonwealth:Occupy Protests Can the police arrest you for demonstrating in a...
View ArticleACLU investigating weekend incident on Boston Common
Statement concerning rally on Sunday, April 15, 2012.read more
View ArticleRecords reveal Boston Police spy on political and peace groups
Officers monitor peaceful activists, labeling legal activities as "extremist" and "homeland security" threats.read more
View ArticleArchivos revelan que la Policía de Boston espía a grupos políticos y pacifistas
Oficiales vigilan a activistas, denominando actividades legales y pacíficas como “extremistas” y como "amenazas a la seguridad nacional".read more
View ArticlePolicing Dissent: Records reveal Boston Police spy on political and peace groups
Boston Police routinely spy on ordinary citizens engaged in peaceful, First Amendment-protected activity, creating criminal "intelligence reports" on lawful political activity of peace groups and local...
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Parade street sweep violates the spirit of St. Patrick
Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts, originally wrote this blog for Boston.com.Everyone marching in Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in South Boston knows--or should know--the...
View ArticleVictory! ACLU wins 11-year-old's right to protest without paying for police...
Imposing the $200-400 fee for peaceful political assembly and speech violates the First Amendment.read more
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