Press Releases

ACLU Releases Know Your Rights: Back to School

We just released new materials so you can know your rights in Maine schools, whether you're a student, teacher, or staff. Learn more and know your rights.
Issue Areas: Youth Rights

Maine Supreme Judicial Court Finds Government Agency Acted In Bad Faith by Withholding Public Document

Our court victory has established a new standard to hold Maine's government accountable to the people.

We're Asking the Supreme Court to Allow a 'Tester' of the ADA to Continue their Lawsuit

We filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a lawsuit against an inaccessible hotel to continue. Maine businesses must ensure every person can participate fully and safely in public accommodations no matter their physical abilities.
Issue Areas: Disability Rights

Cyr Bus Line: Stop Allowing CBP to Harass Your Customers

We're urging Cyr Bus Line to resist abusive practices by Customs and Border Patrol 
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

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

US Supreme Court Attacks LGBTQ Equality in 303 Creative Decision

The US Supreme Court has created a license for some businesses to discriminate against a protected class – LGBTQ people – for the first time ever.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Equality

EqualityMaine and LGBTQ+ Coalition Stand Unified as Lawmakers Mark Pride Month

Maine lawmakers marked Pride Month by honoring EqualityMaine and other organizations advancing LGBTQ civil rights and liberties in Maine.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Equality

ACLU of Maine to Argue Before State Supreme Court in Public Records Case

We're arguing at the Maine Supreme Court to defend your right to access public records – because public officials should be accountable to the public, plain and simple.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform