Reproductive Freedom
We work to ensure that all women can make the best decisions for themselves about whether and when to have a child, free from undue government interference. This includes protecting access to birth control and abortion.
The Latest
Civil Rights Organizations Urge Students, Parents, Teachers, and Staff to Know Their Rights as the Academic Year Begins
The ACLU of Maine, EqualityMaine, and GLAD Law have released a comprehensive Know Your Rights guide reflecting recent changes in law, including immigrants’ rights under new ICE Out laws and LGBTQ+ rights.
Back to School: A Know Your Rights Guide for Students, Faculty, & Staff
It's more important than ever for students, families, teachers, and school staff to know their rights and how to protect them.
Cases, Campaigns & Legislation
Jun 12, 2019
Jenkins v. Lynch - Abortion Access
We challenged a Maine law requiring that abortions be performed solely by physicians, unnecessarily blocking qualified advanced practice clinicians (APCs) from doing so. We dropped the case in June 2019 after Gov. Mills signed legislation ending the ban on qualified nurse practitioners and other APCs.
Nov 24, 2015
Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center v. Lambrew - Abortion Access
Maine banned coverage for abortion care for people insured by MaineCare. We sued because a person’s wealth should never determine their reproductive freedom. We dropped the case after Gov. Mills signed LD 820, requiring public and private insurance plans that cover prenatal care to also cover abortion care.
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