Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat

In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.

A red Flock Safety sign on a pole reads "Notice: 24/7 Video Recording" on a residential street, with parked cars, homes, trees, and a clear blue sky in the background.

Your Questions Answered: Filming ICE Interactions Safely

Despite government attacks against protesters and the press, documenting interactions with law enforcement and federal agents is protected by the First Amendment. ACLU experts break down what you need to know.

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Flock Safety Credibility Lost as it Repeatedly Lies to City Councils, Police Departments, and Public Across the Country

The ACLU documents how an automatic license plate reader company has lied about its operations, signaling a need for reputable governments to avoid working with Flock Safety.

A solar-powered Flock camera is mounted on a pole beside a busy multi-lane road, with cars and a utility truck driving through the intersection in the background.

We're Joining the Fight to Protect Academic Freedom from Trump’s Unconstitutional Attacks

We joined organizations across the ideological spectrum, urging a federal court to block the Trump administration’s attempted hostile ideological takeover of Harvard University.

By Samuel Crankshaw, Carol Garvan

Building at Harvard University

July Updates: ICE Out laws and Major Court Victories

Dive into the biggest news in our July e-newsletter, including our victory at the U.S. Supreme Court, how you can help get ICE out of Maine, and more.

By Molly Curren Rowles, Maggie Nugent

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Our Latest Claw-suit to Purr-tect the First Amendment

Just because some elected officials can’t take a joke doesn’t mean the government can ban people from making them.

By Anahita Sotoohi, Samuel Crankshaw

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The Day in Photos: Mainers Protest ICE

On Saturday, Jan. 10, Mainers took to the streets in communities throughout the state to protest ICE's violent and reckless actions.

No Troops in Our Street poster at a protest in Portland, Maine.

Weekly Highlights December 8 - 12

The latest from the ACLU of Maine: We're going to court to again to protect Maine people's privacy, Rockland votes on a key ordinance, and new public records show how our state is cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.

By Maggie Nugent

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Weekly Highlights December 1 – 5

The latest from the ACLU of Maine: Birthright citizenship case heading to the Supreme Court, a victory for disability rights in Maine, and former federal employees sue over First Amendment violations.

By Samuel Crankshaw

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