What a Landmark Ruling Means for Public Defense in Maine
Victory! A superior court ruled in our favor, ordering Maine to uphold people’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel and establish a plan to end the ongoing crisis.
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Weekly Highlights: March 3 – 7
It was another busy week at the ACLU of Maine – from a major court victory to helping our neighbors know their rights. Catch up on the latest.
Want to be a Good Samaritan in Maine? Be Careful What Words You Use.
The Good Samaritan law was designed to save lives – and it has. But Maine's highest court recently ruled that a person's arbitrary word choice during an emergency should mark the difference between...
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Court Orders Maine to Provide Counsel and Create Plan to End Constitutional Crisis
We're presenting arguments on how Maine can end widespread Sixth Amendment violations. When the state chooses to charge a person with a crime, it is the state's responsibility to provide effective...
After Trump Threats, ACLU of Maine Sends Letter of Support to Public Universities, Urging Them to Protect Campus Speech
The informational letter offers guidance following White House actions targeting free speech.
ACLU Urges Lawmakers to Support Speedy Trial Protections
Maine is one of only seven states without a law outlining specific timelines to ensure that criminal cases proceed fairly and efficiently. The right to a speedy trial is critical to the presumption of...
