Research & Publications

See how Maine’s state agencies, counties, and police departments have historically collaborated with federal immigration agencies.

Every law enforcement agency in Maine has written policies that govern its work. A new law means that Maine law enforcement agencies must make all of their policies available to the public.

Maine law limits the use of ALPRs and other automated mass surveillance, but a company called Flock Safety has launched intensive marketing campaigns to towns throughout Maine.

People without stable housing are arrested much more often than those with permanent housing, usually for nonviolent, low-level offenses. To better understand this disparity in our state, the ACLU of Maine is asking for public records related to the arrests of unhoused people.

IN PROGRESS: Many Maine towns and cities are turning to policies that ignore the root causes of unsheltered homelessness and threaten unhoused residents' rights. We're seeking more information to learn about Bangor's policies and enforcement practices.

IN PROGRESS: Many Maine towns and cities are turning to policies that ignore the root causes of unsheltered homelessness and threaten unhoused residents' rights. We're seeking more information to learn about Sanford's policies and enforcement practices.

IN PROGRESS: Many Maine towns and cities are turning to policies that ignore the root causes of unsheltered homelessness and threaten unhoused residents' rights. We're seeking more information to learn about policies and enforcement practices in Lewiston and Auburn.

COMPLETE: We learned of plans to fingerprint students at a public high school. We immediately filed a records request to learn more and the school reversed course.

IN PROGRESS: Maine counties settle their lawsuits through a taxpayer-funded pool of funds. Settlements could range from allegations of violence in a county jail to gender discrimination against a county employee.