Weekly Highlights May 12 – 16
This week at the ACLU of Maine: Our Sixth Amendment case moved forward, the Supreme Court heard arguments about birthright citizenship, we're engaging Wells residents on immigration issues, and more.
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News & Commentary
Voters Reject President Trump's Dystopian Plans for "Public Safety"
President Donald Trump has been pushing mass deportations, aggressive law enforcement measures, and a sweeping expansion of the death penalty as the path to public safety — all while cutting the very...
Your Questions Answered: Trump’s First 100 Days
Can Trump change the law with an executive order? Erase DEI at the federal level? Target dissent? ACLU experts answer.
PRESS RELEASES
Maine Must Pass Laws to Protect Public Safety Resources From Being Used for Mass Deportation
LDs 1259 and 1971 would prioritize public safety and ensure local resources are used for local needs – not the president’s mass deportation agenda.
Superior Court Rejects State’s Attempt to Halt Relief for People Denied Right to Counsel
The court will move forward with habeas hearings to release people who have been jailed or charged and denied counsel as the state appeals to Maine’s highest court.
Legislature Considering Bill to Protect Mainers’ Privacy, Empower Consumers
The legislation would implement sensible guardrails to ensure Maine consumers can choose how their data is used, protect civil rights, and limit undue government surveillance.
