Research & Publications

IN PROGRESS: We've obtained extensive data from Maine's Department of Corrections to determine if courts are imposing different criminal sentences based on a person's race, gender, or age.

IN PROGRESS: In the face of rising homelessness rates, Portland has turned to cruel policies that ignore the root causes of unsheltered homelessness and threaten unhoused residents' rights.

The ACLU of Maine team caught its breath after a busy legislative session and is tackling new projects and welcoming new staff and board members.

IN PROGRESS: During traffic stops, Maine State Police have called federal immigration agents to the scene and taken people to federal immigration agents following the stop. We're demanding information to learn more about Maine's cooperation with federal immigration agencies.

In this season's issue, we give an update on our legal work and introduce you to our new Executive Director, Arthur Padilla!

In this season's issue, we discuss our Indigenous Justice work and help you prepare for the midterm election.

A landmark law signed on June 15, 2001, requires schools to teach Maine K–12 students about Wabanaki territories, economic systems, cultural systems, governments, and political systems, as well as the Wabanaki tribes’ relationships with local, state, national, and international governments.

In this season's issue, we discuss the 2022 legislative session and introduce new members of our team.

In this season's issue, we discuss our lawsuit challenging Maine's unconstitutional indigent defense system.