American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts

Rule Changes

First Circuit upheld the New England class ruling in July 2026

Eight federal appeals courts have rejected the Trump administration's policy of holding immigrants without bond hearings. The Supreme Court agreed on October 1 to hear the administration's appeal, with arguments in the term that begins October 5.

Updated 4 days ago

Rule Changes

Leading campaign against Flock in Massachusetts

Boston said it will not use Flock Safety cameras. A city report showed the vendor shared license plate data with outside agencies during a 2025 pilot, a violation of the police contract. Mayor Michelle Wu said the city has 'abandoned Flock.'

Updated Sep 16

Rule Changes

Plaintiff in the lawsuit that won the disclosure order

The Massachusetts State Police must tell the public where its automatic license plate reader cameras sit, a Suffolk Superior Court judge ruled September 2. The agency is reviewing the decision and weighing an appeal; it has 30 days from the judgment to file.

Updated Sep 7