Press Releases

Many States Get Failing Grade on Data Privacy, Maine Lawmakers Could Earn an A

A new report shows Maine is failing its people on data privacy, but pending legislation could give Maine's people the strongest protections in the nation.
Issue Areas: Privacy

Maine’s High Court Overturns Custody Ruling, Demands State Follow Disability Rights Laws

We filed a friend-of-the-court brief in this win for disability rights, arguing the state cannot punish families when the state itself refuses to follow disability rights laws.

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

Municipal Risk Pool Ordered to Pay $130,000 in Public Records Case

A government entity has been ordered to pay $130,000 of our legal expenses after refusing to comply with an open records request.

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

Portland to Forcibly Displace Residents in Face of Council Opposition

We are condemning the City of Portland for continuing plans to forcibly displace unhoused residents, particularly when shelters may not be truly accessible and in the face of opposition from Portland's elected representatives.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

Portland City Council Rejects Proposal to Protect Unhoused Residents' Constitutional Rights, Save Lives

The ACLU of Maine condemns Portland City Council for refusing a proposal to temporarily halt the forcible displacement of unhoused residents and protect their constitutional rights.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Maine Seeking Protections from Unchecked Police Power at Maine Supreme Judicial Court

We're at Maine's highest court arguing for increased protections from unreasonable warrantless arrests following the 2018 detention, arrest, and strip search of a York County man.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform