The death penalty in America is a broken process from start to finish. President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, moving us one step closer to ending this heinous practice once and for all.

The court’s order will allow the ACLU to hold the entirety of the state government accountable for systemically denying hundreds of people their right to an attorney.

The court has opened the door for cities to punish people for trying to survive, but Maine cities must address root causes instead.

An ordinance passed Monday threatens free speech rights and targets unhoused residents under the guise of public safety.

A proposed ordinance before the Bangor City Council would restrict free speech under the guise of public safety.

The Kennebec County Superior Court will allow the ACLU of Maine to name the Attorney General and sue the state over ineffective assistance of counsel, lack of counsel, and unlawful imprisonment.

Maine's Highest Court has allowed our lawsuit to return to trial in our case challenging the state's failure to uphold people's Sixth Amendment right to counsel.

LD 1771 would uphold Mainers’ Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial, joining 41 states and the federal government.

LD 2046 would make permanent a law allowing the state to imprison legally innocent people instead of providing necessary medical care. We're calling on the House to join their colleagues in the Senate by setting a clear end date to this dangerous practice.