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Trump has threatened to abuse his power in these ways by using DOJ and other agencies to indict political opponents, replacing civil servants with ideologues who will do his bidding, and demanding loyalty pledges from civil service employees.

A second Trump administration will renew efforts to erode the constitutional foundations of our democracy, make it harder for Americans to vote, and spread false theories designed to undermine confidence in the integrity of our voting system.

A second Trump administration threatens to accelerate mass incarceration and roll back decades of progress by encouraging aggressive policing practices, enacting draconian sentencing regimes, and expanding the use of the death penalty.

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.