Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 265:37: Violations of constitutional rights; punishment
What this law says, in plain English
This law prohibits anyone from using force or threats to injure, intimidate, or interfere with another person's constitutional rights. Violations carry fines up to $1,000 and/or up to one year imprisonment; if bodily injury results, penalties increase to up to $10,000 and/or ten years imprisonment.
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