Bangor Loitering Ban Violates First Amendment
A proposed ordinance before the Bangor City Council would restrict free speech under the guise of public safety.
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Court Allows Expanded Lawsuit to Proceed Against State for Failing to Provide Attorneys
The Kennebec County Superior Court will allow the ACLU of Maine to name the Attorney General and sue the state over ineffective assistance of counsel, lack of counsel, and unlawful imprisonment.
Report: Number of People Denied Counsel Skyrockets as Law Court Allows Suit Against State to Proceed
Maine's Highest Court has allowed our lawsuit to return to trial in our case challenging the state's failure to uphold people's Sixth Amendment right to counsel.
Coalition Calls for Final Passage of Wabanaki, African American Studies Bill
The bill would give educators resources to teach Maine’s full history but must receive final votes following Tuesday’s funding approval.
Maine Lawmakers Reject So-Called Privacy Bill Backed by Big Tech
LD 1973 would have maintained the status quo for consumer privacy in Maine, allowing tech giants to continue their worst abuses.
ACLU of Maine Applauds House Passage of Speedy Trial Bill
LD 1771 would uphold Mainers’ Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial, joining 41 states and the federal government.