Press Releases

Supreme Court Denies Challenge to FDA Approval of Abortion Medication

The court unanimously rejected a request by anti-abortion groups to restrict mifepristone nationwide.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Broad Coalition Signs Letter Supporting Constitutional Amendment to Protect Reproductive Autonomy

From health care professionals and civil liberties advocates to churches and economic justice groups, Maine's people support the right to determine one's future.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Maine Lawmakers to Decide if Constitutional Amendment Protecting Reproductive Freedom Will Go to Voters

LD 780 would give Maine voters the opportunity to amend the state constitution and explicitly protect the rights to abortion and contraception.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

New Law Makes Abortion Care Affordable, Accessible for Mainers with Insurance

LD 935 will take effect on January 1, prohibiting insurers from requiring patients to meet deductibles and other cost-sharing measures before covering care.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Laws Expanding Access to Abortion, Related Care Take Effect in Maine

Laws adopted earlier this year have taken effect, including LD 1619 to expand access to abortion care later in pregnancy.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Gov. Mills Signs Bill to Expand and Protect Abortion Access

Victory! LD 1619 to expand and protect abortion access in Maine is now law.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Bill to Expand Abortion Access Heads to Gov. Mills for Signature

Victory! LD 1619 to expand abortion access in Maine is heading to Governor Mills' desk to be signed into law.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Maine Groups Oppose Anti-Abortion Bills

Maine lawmakers are considering several bills to restrict access to abortion, and shame and ostracize patients. The government should never have the authority to force a person to remain pregnant against their will.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU of Maine Statement on Leaked Draft Supreme Court Opinion

Abortion is still legal in Maine, regardless of the leaked draft opinion.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom