Press Releases

Groups Urge Federal Appeals Court to Uphold Maine Tuition Program

Civil Rights and Religious Groups Urge Federal Appeals Court to Affirm That Maine Need Not Fund Religious Education

November 6, 2019

Federal Judge Blocks Suspension of Cape Elizabeth Student for Bathroom Note

Portland – A federal judge today blocked the suspension of a Maine sophomore, A.M., who was punished for posting a note in the school bathroom to raise awareness about sexual assault. U.S.

October 24, 2019

ACLU Files Legal Action Over Suspension of Cape Elizabeth Student

Portland – The ACLU has asked a federal court to block the suspension of a Cape Elizabeth High School student for bullying, after she posted a note

October 15, 2019

TODAY: Arguments in Portland Over Whether State Unconstitutionally Imprisoned Boy with Mental Illness and Cognitive Disabilities

State Must Stop Incarcerating Children Who Have Been Found Incompetent to Stand Trial, Say Groups

October 7, 2019

Arguments Monday in Portland Over Whether State Unconstitutionally Imprisoned Boy with Mental Illness and Cognitive Disabilities

State Must Stop Incarcerating Children Who Have Been Found Incompetent to Stand Trial, Say Groups

October 4, 2019

Laws Expanding Abortion Access Won’t Face People’s Veto

ACLU Applauds Measures to Protect Reproductive Rights in Maine

September 18, 2019