Committee Votes to Move Forward with Bail Reform Bill
Augusta – The members of the Committee on Judiciary who were present at a work session today voted 8 – 0 “ought to pass as amended” on LD 1421.
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As Overdose Deaths Rise, Broad Coalition Demands Practical, Systemic Changes
Following news that drug overdose deaths have dramatically increased over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Maine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy c
NEWS: Maine’s Internet Privacy Law Survives Early Challenge
Portland – In an early victory, a federal court today rejected an effort by internet service providers (ISPs) to strike down Maine’s groundbreaking internet privacy law, which requires ISPs to get approval from customers before selling or using their personal information.
News: ACLU Urges Portland School Board to End School Resource Officer (SRO) Program
Portland – The ACLU of Maine sent a letter to the Portland School Board urging it to end the School Resource Officer (SRO) program.
Statement Calling for MIAC Investigation
In advance of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee hearing, the ACLU of Maine called for a complete legislative investigation of the Maine Information and Analysis Center (MIAC).
NEWS: ACLU Tells Sanford to Lift Curfew Order
Sanford – The ACLU of Maine today sent a letter to Sanford City Manager Steven Buck, advising him that a planned curfew in the town would violate the First Amendment and exceed his authority.