News & Commentary

This week at the ACLU of Maine: We're investigation an unlawful traffic stop by CBP in Presque Isle, and more.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. You can help protect voting rights by voting NO on Question 1.

As the Voting Rights Act turns 60, its legacy is under siege – from courts, lawmakers, and a government retreating from enforcement. The battle to preserve it is now a fight for the future of democracy itself.

From restrictive legislation to inaccessible polling places, barriers persist that undermine the rights of voters with disabilities.

The 2025 legislative session presented critical opportunities for Maine lawmakers to push back against the federal government’s attempts to disrupt our legal system and roll back our rights. Learn more about this year's top priorities and where we go from here.

This week at the ACLU of Maine: A public hearing at the State House about trans student athlete bans, preparing for an upcoming hearing on data privacy bills, and reflecting on the first 100 days of the Trump presidency.

This week at the ACLU of Maine: May Day march, uncovering immigration enforcement in Wells, protecting voting rights, and more.

On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is normal.

If re-elected in November, he and his allies have promised to take actions that would disenfranchise millions, suppress the right to vote, and limit voting access.