ACLU Applauds Move to Retire Skowhegan Mascot
Skowhegan - Following news that the Skowhegan School Board voted 14-9 to retire the “Indians” mascot, ACLU of Maine staff attorney Emma Bond issued the following statement:
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Committee Votes Against Discriminatory Voter ID Bill
Augusta – The Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs voted 8 to 5 “ought not to pass” on LD 322, which would require voters to show identification at the polls in order to vote. The ACLU has long opposed voter ID laws, which make it harder for qualified people to cast a ballot.
TODAY: ACLU in Augusta to Testify Against Discriminatory Voter ID Bill
Augusta – The ACLU of Maine is at the State House today to testify against LD 322, which would require voters to show identification at the polls in order to vote. The ACLU has long opposed voter ID laws, which make it harder for qualified people to cast a ballot.
Federal Court Will Hear Challenge to Ban on Medication Assisted Treatment in Maine Jails
Trial Begins Monday, Feb. 11 in U.S. District Court
The ACLU of Maine will be in court beginning Monday to argue that a ban on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Aroostook County Jail is unlawful and harmful.
VICTORY! Facebook Page Will Stop Blocking Constituents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 10, 2018
ACLU of Maine Joins Advocates Encouraging Skowhegan to Retire Racist Mascot
School Committee Expected to Hear Community Input Thursday