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.

The bill would give educators resources to teach Maine’s full history but must receive final votes following Tuesday’s funding approval.

LD 1973 would have maintained the status quo for consumer privacy in Maine, allowing tech giants to continue their worst abuses.

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.

The Maine State Legislature has unanimously passed LD 653 to open two new public defense offices and train attorneys.

Join us in welcoming Molly Curren Rowles to the team! Molly brings extensive experience in Maine non-profit management, public interest advocacy, and law.