John W. Roberts, who led state ACLU in protecting free-speech and abortion rights, dies at 89

 John W. Roberts, who led state ACLU in protecting free-speech and abortion rights, dies at 89

John W. Roberts, who led state ACLU in protecting free-speech and abortion rights, dies at 89

You dont want those cases, Mr. Roberts told the Globe in 2002, just before stepping down as the chapters executive director. You go, Oh, no. Give me a break. But theres a guiding principle. No matter…