News & Commentary

In response to Donald Trump’s election as president of the United States, ACLU executive director Anthony D. Romero had the following statement:

Ruthelle Frank is a resident of Brokaw, Wisconsin, where she has served on the Village Board since 1996. She has voted in every election since 1948.

The ACLU of Maine joins our colleagues around the country who support marijuana legalization, and we are proud to announce our support for Question 1. 

The following was orginally posted at aclu.org 

The following was originally posted at aclu.org.

The following post is by Shammah Gahomera, a student at Westbrook High School. Shammah attended the ACLU Summer Institute in June 2016.

Boston College Law Magazine has an amazing profile of our legal director, Zach Heiden, and his work to reform solitary confinement in Maine. The article perfectly demonstrates Zach's brilliant advocacy combined with his grit and stamina. It's also a good reminder of the value in taking a step back to reflect on how much we really can make change - and that we should stay the course, even when skeptics suggest it's time to call it a day.

Last night, I testified before the Portland City Council, urging councilors to approve a transgender-inclusive health care policy for city employees. I am happy to announce that the council voted unanimously to approve this important change.

On Saturday, we joined our friends to march in the Pride Portland! parade. In the wake of the tragic Pulse nightclub shooting, we marched in solidarity with the LGBTQ community, to call for equal rights for all people and to honor the lives of those lost.