Press Releases

Apr 23, 2020

Advocates Urge Action to Protect People Experiencing Homelessness During Pandemic

Municipalities Should Take Immediate Steps to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
Apr 21, 2020

ACLU Calls for Data on Race and COVID-19

ACLU of Maine Calls on Officials to Collect and Release COVID-19 Demographic Data
Apr 16, 2020

Advocates Urge ICE to Suspend Enforcement Actions During Outbreak

Immigrant Communities Report Continued Harassment Despite Health Risks
Apr 06, 2020

Advocates Urge Measures to Protect Election Integrity in Face of Pandemic

The ACLU of Maine today joined voting rights advocates from around the state in urging the governor and secretary of state to take steps to ensure all eligible Mainers can vote in upcoming elections.
Mar 19, 2020

ACLU of Maine Calls on Criminal Justice System Actors to Reduce Incarcerated Populations, Take Other Steps to Reduce Spread of COVID-19

Public health experts have all clearly stated that preventing the harm inflicted by COVID-19 can become immensely more difficult for people involved in the criminal legal system.
Mar 13, 2020

Committee Supports Removing Criminal Penalties for Needle Possession

Advocates Say Harm Reduction Measure is Important Step Toward Drug Law Reform
Mar 12, 2020

ACLU Calls for COVID-19 Response that Protects Civil Liberties

Group Offers Guidance to Government Officials