ACLU of Maine Urges DHHS to Reject Drug Testing for Benefits
Augusta – The ACLU of Maine will be in Augusta today to urge the Department of Health and Human Services to reject a proposal that would forc
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ACLU Urges State to Reject Invasive Drug Testing of Poor People
AUGUSTA – The governor’s proposal to require invasive drug tests of poor people who qualify for temporary assistance is unfair and harmful to our state, according to the ACLU of Maine.
ACLU of Maine, Maine Equal Justice Partners Join Lawsuit on Behalf of Maine Asylum Seekers
Portland – Two women fleeing violence and persecution in their home country today asked to join a lawsuit challenging a Department of Health and Human Services rule change that would deny general assistance to asylum seekers and other immigrants in Maine lawfully.
Maine Choice Coalition Reacts to Supreme Court Decision in Contraception Case
Augusta – The Supreme Court today dealt a blow to women’s ability to access contraceptives, when it ruled “closely held” corporations can refuse to cover birth control for their female employees.
Immigrants and Advocates Call on State to Reject Governor’s General Assistance Proposal
PORTLAND – Immigrants, advocates, faith leaders, and the mayors of Portland and Westbrook gathered for a press conference Saturday to call on the state to reject the governor’s proposal to deny General Assistance (GA) to asylum s
VICTORY! State Rejects Unconstitutional Attack on New Mainers
AUGUSTA – A broad coalition of advocates, faith leaders and members of the immigrant community today cheered a decision by the state of Maine to continue providing General Assistance (GA) to asylum seekers and other immigrants.