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Oct 10, 2022
The Wabanaki Studies Law: 21 Years After Implementation

Wabanaki Studies Law: 21 Years After Implementation

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.
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Aug 15, 2022
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Summer 2022 Newsletter

In this season's issue, we discuss the 2022 legislative session and introduce new members of our team.
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Apr 25, 2022
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Spring 2022 Newsletter

In this season's issue, we discuss our lawsuit challenging Maine's unconstitutional indigent defense system.
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Mar 21, 2022
The Cost of Criminalizing

A Better Path for Maine: The Case for Decriminalizing Drugs

A joint report from the ACLU of Maine and the Maine Center on Economic Policy detailing the enormous economic and financial costs of drug criminalization, and making the case for decriminalizing drugs in Maine.
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Dec 16, 2021
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Winter 2021 Newsletter

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Oct 4, 2021
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Fall 2021 Newsletter

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Jul 26, 2021
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Summer 2021 Newsletter

An inspiring legislative session
Publication | Open Records Request
May 7, 2021
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Human Rights Defense Center: Transparency in Maine Jails and Prisons

COMPLETE: In 2021, the Human Rights Defense Center requested records relating to a legal settlement in the Kennebec County Jail. After refusing to release the public records, we sued the government entity that refused to comply with HRDC's lawful request.
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Apr 5, 2021
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Spring 2021 Newsletter

The next generation of civil rights and civil liberties leaders.