Message from the Executive Director The year 2021 began with the promise of change. But just six days in, it became clear that cynical forces intent on damaging the integrity of our elections, maintaining racial injustice, and rolling back reproductive autonomy were gaining momentum in our country.
These threats to our democracy and liberty highlight the importance of the ACLU. Together with you, the ACLU is on the frontlines of the movement to defend, restore, and strengthen civil rights and civil liberties across the country—starting here in Massachusetts.
As you’ll see and hear in this report, your ACLU is a strong and steady force for equal justice under the law. Using our powerful combination of strategic litigation, legislative advocacy, and people power, we fight for law and policy reforms that advance our vision of a world in which all people are safe and free. In Massachusetts, we have expanded voting rights, secured and improved abortion access, and protected the privacy rights of Bay Staters—and we’re just getting started.