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Mar 21, 2024
Mar 21, 2024

ACLU of Maine Applauds Passage of Public Defense Funding

The Maine State Legislature has unanimously passed LD 653 to open two new public defense offices and train attorneys.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform, Maine State Legislature
Court Cases: Protecting the Right to Counsel – Robbins v. State of Maine

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