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New Tool for Determining Innocence Takes Effect Today

Thursday, May 17, 2012
Today, as the Cradle of Liberty becomes the 49th state in the union to provide post-conviction access to scientific and forensic testing by right, the Boston Bar Journal publishes an article by Professor David M. Siegel of New England Law | Boston and Gregory I. Massing, Executive Director of the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service, that spells out exactly how the new law will work.
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Event Photos: 5/3 The Courts, the Congress, and the Future of Marriage Equality

Monday, May 14, 2012
On May 3, the Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section hosted the panel program "The Courts, the Congress, and the Future of Marriage Equality." Mary Bonauto, GLAD, and Maura Healey, Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, and Congressman Barney Frank discussed the ongoing DOMA litigation in the courts, Congress's role in defending the law (and individual members who oppose it), and how best to guarantee liberty and equality for all.
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Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Committees

  • Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Public Policy
    The BBA is very active in legislative and regulatory changes. Attorneys are often asked to lend their expertise. Contact: Sara Mackey, BBA Sections Manager, smackey@bostonbar.org or 617-778-1982.
  • Steering Committee
    The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.