This week at the ACLU of Maine: A key data privacy bill advances, march with the ACLU in the Portland Pride parade, and more upcoming events.
Privacy Bill Advances, But the Fight Isn’t Over
LD 1822, a landmark data privacy bill that would rein in tech companies and give Mainers control over their personal data, won a majority vote in the Judiciary Committee this week. This is a big step forward, and it wouldn’t have happened without our supporters speaking up. The bill now moves to the full House and Senate for a vote. That means lawmakers still need to hear from their constituents. Add your name now to urge your representative and senator to support LD 1822.
Why it matters: Right now, powerful technology companies collect, analyze, and sell our personal data – often without our knowledge or consent. That data can be used to track our movements, discriminate against us, or expose us to identity theft and government surveillance.
LD 1822 would:
- Limit data collection to only what’s necessary for a service
- Protect biometric data like facial scans and fingerprints
- Defend civil rights from biased, AI-generated decisions
- Empower consumers with the right to know, correct, and delete their data
The committee vote was close, and several lawmakers said your messages made a difference. Let’s keep the pressure on.
March with Us at Portland Pride!
Want to join us at Portland Pride? We’re looking for volunteers to walk with us in the parade, hold signs, and hand out resources. It’s a fun, joyful way to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and support equality for all. The parade kicks off at 1 p.m. in Monument Square on Saturday June 21st, and we’ll march together to Deering Oaks Park, where the festival continues all afternoon.
Sign up using the form below, and we’ll follow up with more details soon.
Come See Us in the Community
Aside from Portland Pride, there are a number of upcoming opportunities to see the ACLU of Maine out and about in the coming weeks, and even more events are in the works. A brief rundown of what we have planned so far for June and July:
- June 7, 2025|12:00–4:00 p.m.: Hallowell Pride
- June 14, 2025 | 12:00--1:30 p.m.: No Kings! National Day of Action
- June 21, 2025 | 1:00–5:00 p.m.: Portland Pride
- June 28, 2025 | 10:00--4:00 p.m.: Bangor Pride
- July 8, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM: Webinar: Supreme Court Decisions 2025
- July 10, 2025 | 9:00--11:00 a.m.: ACLU at Bev's Cafe
Get more information and view all upcoming events for more info by clicking below!